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FY62 PZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,530 mi
Last recorded69,530 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 PZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 69,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,100 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,145 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,632 miles

covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Aug 2022 51,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 48,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,104 miles

covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,505 miles

covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 40,505 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,671 miles

Offside Front wiper blade rubber splitting

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 PZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY62 PZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY62 PZW registered?

FY62 PZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FY62 PZW safe to buy?

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