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YJ62 FAO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,003 mi
Last recorded79,003 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 FAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,731 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,627 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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YJ62 FAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ62 FAO, 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 YJ62 FAO registered?

YJ62 FAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YJ62 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ62 FAO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ62 FAO have outstanding finance?

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