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FR12 DYY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 DYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,795 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Fail 8 Apr 2026 72,795 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wishbone rusty

under body covered

Pass 3 May 2024 67,029 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 63,710 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 24 May 2021 61,348 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to clean

under body covered

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,107 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 30 May 2019 53,012 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 53,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 43,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,757 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

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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FR12 DYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR12 DYY, 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 FR12 DYY registered?

FR12 DYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is FR12 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 DYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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