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FY62 UVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sill is damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-body brake and suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2024 136,982 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sill is damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-body brake and suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,045 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,239 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,239 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 125,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,382 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 UVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

FY62 UVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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