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DE62 FHH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

381,593 mi
Last recorded381,593 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 381,593 miles

slight oil leak... nsr tyre inner edge worn... nsf wishbone bush worn

Pass 1 Aug 2022 364,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 347,016 miles

slight play nsf inner rack arm... nsr tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 Feb 2022 347,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective both sides (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play nsf inner rack arm... nsr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Aug 2021 332,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 332,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb maybe upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 320,636 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2021 320,632 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp left hand indicator warning on with headlights (4.4.3 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet not opening (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 295,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 294,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tell tales illuminated at incorrect times - earth fault?

Pass 3 Feb 2020 273,599 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers have limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 273,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low OS and NS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers have limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 245,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 216,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 216,801 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected sump pressure switch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside marked on outer (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 179,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 179,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 159,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 159,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 117,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 116,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,713 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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DE62 FHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE62 FHH, 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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DE62 FHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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