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FY62 RLV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 RLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,627 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe covered in wax oil

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 79,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 76,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 76,171 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,790 miles

Battery cover removed as resting across engine

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 66,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,791 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 RLV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

FY62 RLV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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