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FG62 RTO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 113,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 106,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,648 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2022 83,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,409 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,174 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,391 miles

both front tyres just 1.6 mm and very well worn

Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,391 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres just 1.6 mm and very well worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 52,741 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes wearing very low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,992 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 26,831 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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 RTO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG62 RTO, 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 FG62 RTO registered?

FG62 RTO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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