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FT62 CKN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

228,570 mi
Last recorded228,570 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 CKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 228,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2026 224,223 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 224,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 216,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 209,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 200,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 190,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 190,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 173,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 163,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 154,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 144,436 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 19 Oct 2021 144,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 14 Apr 2021 138,292 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached weak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,256 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,649 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,596 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertray/plastic covers fitted

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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FT62 CKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FT62 CKN, 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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FT62 CKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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