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FY62 UGM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,329 mi
Last recorded142,329 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 142,327 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,991 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Rear Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 127,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 127,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,569 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 113,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated to excess

Speed restricted road wheel fitted to nearside front

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2019 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated to excess

Speed restricted road wheel fitted to nearside front

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,330 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,329 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,371 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,025 miles

Offside Rear LAMP LENS CRACKED AND BEEN REPAIRED AND NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,597 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

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 UGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

FY62 UGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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