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FV62 ULC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

246,201 mi
Last recorded246,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ULC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 246,201 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 246,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 194,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 156,060 miles

Nearside Rear bumper stops worn split

Offside Rear bumper stops worn split

Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,003 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear subframe slightly corroded

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2019 111,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear subframe slightly corroded

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,016 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,016 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,420 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,438 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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FV62 ULC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FV62 ULC, 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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FV62 ULC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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