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YH62 VXO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 87,009 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 56,306 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,728 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 31,673 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,731 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection off a adult belt

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 VXO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

YH62 VXO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YH62 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 VXO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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