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FY62 XUO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,996 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 124,975 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,834 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Dec 2021 87,830 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 24 Dec 2021 87,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn bald and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,816 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre inner sidewall small split

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,897 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 XUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

FY62 XUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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