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VU62 SNN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 SNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 147,576 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 142,738 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 99,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 82,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,582 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VU62 SNN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU62 SNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU62 SNN registered?

VU62 SNN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is VU62 SNN safe to buy?

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