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FG12 YFL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,039 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 129,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 120,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 106,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 106,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 82,453 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight tears in tread

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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FG12 YFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG12 YFL, 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 FG12 YFL registered?

FG12 YFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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