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FH61 ERV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 ERV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 97,426 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mounted day time running / fog lamp insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear / part corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear / knock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Bulb warning is on.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear / part corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 97,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mounted day time running / fog lamp insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear / part corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear / knock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Bulb warning is on.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear / part corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,096 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,621 miles

o/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,044 miles

both front Tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,437 miles

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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FH61 ERV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FH61 ERV, 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 FH61 ERV registered?

FH61 ERV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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