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FY62 RKF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,997 mi
Last recorded97,997 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 RKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,997 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 97,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,019 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear floorpans and chassis rails corroded

Rear floorpans and chassis rails corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear floorpans and chassis rails corroded

Rear floorpans and chassis rails corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,389 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,479 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,933 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,713 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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FY62 RKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKF, 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 FY62 RKF registered?

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

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