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FY62 UTR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower wish bone rear mounting bush splitting

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,420 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front lower wish bone rear mounting bush splitting

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

offside front tyre abnormally worn on inner edge/bold

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,077 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

rear subframe,both rear lower suspension arms and both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 63,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front coil spring corroded

rear subframe,both rear lower suspension arms and both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,414 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 52,709 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate insecure jammed in wheel. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,161 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *ALL TYRES* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *ALL TYRES* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,540 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres splitting in tread areas

several ares of corrosion on underside suspension components and arms

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,377 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,152 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,849 miles

all brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,142 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 UTR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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