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FG62 EMJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 169,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 155,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on 2mm advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on 2mm advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside bulb low intensity advise change both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust joining sleeve is defective (one camp is broken)

central rear upper stop lamp inoperative

Fail 31 May 2024 139,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on 2mm advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread on 2mm advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside bulb low intensity advise change both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust joining sleeve is defective (one camp is broken)

central rear upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2023 121,396 miles

Emissions to clean to detach zero peak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 102,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,616 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and starting to split on inner side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2017 32,616 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn close to limit and starting to split on inner side wall

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,983 miles

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

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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FG62 EMJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG62 EMJ, 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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FG62 EMJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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