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FP12 YFY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 66,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 44,984 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 40,301 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 40,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 36,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,448 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 28,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,448 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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FP12 YFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 YFY, 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 FP12 YFY registered?

FP12 YFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FP12 YFY safe to buy?

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