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FD61 NTJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,407 mi
Last recorded224,407 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 224,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 211,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 198,518 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 198,518 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 187,916 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 187,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 177,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 177,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 159,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 159,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 140,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 140,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,006 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,423 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,021 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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FD61 NTJ 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 68.8%.

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 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 NTJ, 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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FD61 NTJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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