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YH62 VXL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,740 mi
Last recorded222,740 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 222,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 200,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 176,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 157,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,659 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 101,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,805 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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YH62 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH62 VXL, 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 YH62 VXL registered?

YH62 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YH62 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 VXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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