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DA62 FHC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 FHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 88,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,690 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 56,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,375 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,294 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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DA62 FHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA62 FHC, 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 DA62 FHC registered?

DA62 FHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is DA62 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 FHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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