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FG62 RUJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,698 mi
Last recorded226,698 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 226,698 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 226,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 213,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 213,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 179,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 131,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight main beam was too low - adjusted

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door lock barrel and carrier missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,545 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 115,508 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no distinct pattern / kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight and comes up a long way (1.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety antifreeze/water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,147 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,534 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 67,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both side front (1.8)

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 RUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

FG62 RUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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