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YH62 VXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,540 mi
Last recorded103,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,540 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 103,540 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear caliper damp

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,277 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,765 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,307 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YH62 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH62 VXJ, 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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YH62 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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