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FE62 XER

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,468 mi
Last recorded126,468 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,705 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 103,901 miles

Centre stop light not working

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Service light on

Fail 2 Sep 2024 103,895 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Service light on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,023 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear spring carrier arms corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake been excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bald on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear spring carrier arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,639 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,639 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,477 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,711 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

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 XER is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE62 XER, 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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FE62 XER is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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