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FD62 JZX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,069 mi
Last recorded175,069 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 JZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 175,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively felt at wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 175,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively felt at wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 163,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,116 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge slightly

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop rubber split

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,564 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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FD62 JZX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD62 JZX, 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 FD62 JZX registered?

FD62 JZX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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