2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FY62 VHB
2012 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 262,961 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY62 VHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2024
- 262,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FY62 VHB Mileage History
- 27/07/2022221,634 mi
- 27/07/2023247,469 mi+25,835 mi
- 11/10/2024262,077 mi+14,608 mi
- 10/12/2024262,959 mi+882 mi
- 16/12/2024262,961 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 17,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY62 VHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (FY62 VHB) between July 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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