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FR12 YAU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 YAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 133,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,739 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,697 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,290 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 96,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,825 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,035 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,666 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 YAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

FR12 YAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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