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YF62 VPK

2013 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,736 mi
Last recorded238,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 238,736 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 238,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 190,859 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 190,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 171,740 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 171,733 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a slight leak

plastic fitted under car

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 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 VPK, 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 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YF62 VPK registered?

YF62 VPK is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2013.

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