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FY62 CNU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 CNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,443 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split between tread, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,560 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 76,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,363 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 65,362 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 8 Jan 2021 55,885 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 41,851 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyre showing signs of perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 41,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust due to bonnet not opening (4.1.2 (a))

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

No under bonnet checks made, Unable to open bonnet

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyre showing signs of perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,370 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 30,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,616 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

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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FY62 CNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY62 CNU, 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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FY62 CNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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