2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SV62 VAA
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 120,672 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV62 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 120,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV62 VAA 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 (SV62 VAA) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SV62 VAA Mileage History
- 07/10/2024103,904 mi
- 07/10/2024103,904 mi
- 14/10/2025115,383 mi+11,479 mi
- 25/09/2026120,672 mi+5,289 mi
- 25/09/2026120,672 mi
Average of roughly 8,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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