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FR12 VYJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,399 mi
Last recorded205,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 205,399 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 205,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 178,039 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 178,039 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 123,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,009 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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FR12 VYJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FR12 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

FR12 VYJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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