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FY62 UWX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,735 mi
Last recorded170,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 170,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 163,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 159,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 159,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 155,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 147,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 128,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,405 miles

Front 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 a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 103,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 103,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working led type in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,467 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 23 May 2017 865,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,056 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 UWX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is FY62 UWX safe to buy?

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