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FE62 HTD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,620 mi
Last recorded161,620 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 HTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 153,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 129,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective cover swollen on both front to rear brake pipes at various points (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion where brake pipe cover removed - Swollen protective cover along sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,167 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing rusty

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing rusty

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 14 Sep 2021 108,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing rusty

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing rusty

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,576 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake a bit weak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake a bit weak

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,192 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level on minimum

Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr handbrake lever sticking on after brake applied

Fail 25 Aug 2015 30,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr handbrake lever sticking on after brake applied

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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FE62 HTD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE62 HTD, 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 FE62 HTD registered?

FE62 HTD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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