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FJ61 TAU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,242 mi
Last recorded112,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,208 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,818 miles

Extensive under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

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

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

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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FJ61 TAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ61 TAU, 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 FJ61 TAU registered?

FJ61 TAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is FJ61 TAU safe to buy?

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