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YX62 VZK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 94,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,860 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,615 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,628 miles

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

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

tracking out

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,394 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,109 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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YX62 VZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX62 VZK, 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 YX62 VZK registered?

YX62 VZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YX62 VZK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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