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FJ62 ZFX

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,256 mi
Last recorded154,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 154,256 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 144,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 135,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,036 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,735 miles

Front windscreen chipped in zone a ana zone b

Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and near wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust sleeve joint heavily corroded/deteriorated away

Front windscreen chipped in zone a ana zone b

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush more than o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,257 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pipe from turbo to intercooler leaking

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 40,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,410 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL/TYRE KERBBED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 10,953 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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FJ62 ZFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ62 ZFX, 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 FJ62 ZFX registered?

FJ62 ZFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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