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FY62 UXS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

278,918 mi
Last recorded278,918 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 278,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 274,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 271,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint to arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut to tread no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 268,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf /turbo clamp/gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both flexi hose locking clips (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 4 Oct 2023 268,299 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf /turbo clamp/gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both flexi hose locking clips (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 12 Oct 2022 264,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all radiators and housing slightly damaged

undertrays fittednot allowing full inspection of all component's

Fail 12 Oct 2022 264,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all radiators and housing slightly damaged

undertrays fittednot allowing full inspection of all component's

Pass 12 Oct 2021 259,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 253,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 253,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 247,344 miles

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops worn

Pass 2 Oct 2018 224,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 190,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 190,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 190,570 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 190,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 163,250 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 UXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

FY62 UXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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