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YF62 VGM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,534 mi
Last recorded209,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 209,534 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 205,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 199,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD UNEVENLY WORN

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 189,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2022 181,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 174,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 174,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 159,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,958 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 179,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emission tested and no reading recorded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 146,566 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 135,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,463 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,832 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Nearside Front Brake has slightly grabbing

Rear parking brake service has just passed the test %16

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,739 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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YF62 VGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF62 VGM, 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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YF62 VGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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