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YF62 VOJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,776 mi
Last recorded190,776 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 190,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 181,493 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 169,151 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

Pass 8 Feb 2023 166,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 166,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 135,029 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,933 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2020 126,932 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,198 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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YF62 VOJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF62 VOJ registered?

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

Is YF62 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 VOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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