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FR12 YAO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,704 mi
Last recorded208,704 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 208,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 208,147 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator lens (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 182,342 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 181,885 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 156,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 156,254 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 137,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,050 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 YAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

FR12 YAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is FR12 YAO safe to buy?

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