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MT62 MFV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,418 mi
Last recorded173,418 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 MFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 11 Jun 2024 160,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 160,649 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,060 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 27 Mar 2024 156,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 151,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 136,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 123,389 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 108,487 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 108,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front nsf cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,544 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2020 71,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,055 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,280 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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MT62 MFV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT62 MFV, 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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MT62 MFV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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