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FL62 XBG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,940 mi
Last recorded244,940 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 XBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 244,940 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 235,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 235,463 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 227,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 216,589 miles

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

Offside O/S handbrake reading significantly lower than N/S

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 216,538 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Slam panel bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside O/S handbrake reading significantly lower than N/S

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 206,715 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 206,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 188,776 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 187,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 157,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 127,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 93,724 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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FL62 XBG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL62 XBG, 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 FL62 XBG registered?

FL62 XBG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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