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FV62 VEB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,479 mi
Last recorded185,479 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 185,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 173,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating bubbles (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front tyres both low / bald inner edges of tread no cords exposed at time of mot test

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor clip slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear Inner edge tyre wearing slightly uneven

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all peeling on edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

minor leak exhaust gases under bonnet

Fail 27 Nov 2024 173,469 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 159,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 146,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,137 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective connector clamp corroded through and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 42,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

The Nearside sill section has been partially crushed at the jacking point underside

Fail 10 Nov 2014 22,707 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

The Nearside sill section has been partially crushed at the jacking point underside

Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,720 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 VEB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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