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FV62 XLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,082 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear / rear. Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear / rear. Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted! (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Tapped it and started working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 84,504 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,165 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,264 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,509 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,601 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 XLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FV62 XLJ, 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 FV62 XLJ registered?

FV62 XLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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