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YF62 VGP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,975 mi
Last recorded92,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot leaking slightly

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 84,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,787 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,056 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer appears low, however unable to conduct thorough inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low, however unable to conduct thorough inspaction (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,989 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6mm & also devoid of tread inner edge - 195/65R15

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,337 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 34,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VGP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGP, 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 YF62 VGP registered?

YF62 VGP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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