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FD61 HYP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,396 mi
Last recorded145,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 HYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 145,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,432 miles

Offside Front daytime running light inop.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 143,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 140,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 140,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 134,720 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,220 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 90,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,416 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,150 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,086 miles

both front tyres have small cuts to the inside wall

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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FD61 HYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD61 HYP, 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 FD61 HYP registered?

FD61 HYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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