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NU62 FME

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,068 mi
Last recorded177,068 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 FME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 177,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 177,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 170,166 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 170,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 167,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 163,912 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 163,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,184 miles

Offside Rear light cover cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2022 156,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light cover cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2021 150,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,007 miles

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

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 91h worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 91h worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,260 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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NU62 FME is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU62 FME, 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 NU62 FME registered?

NU62 FME is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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