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FR12 YBN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,550 mi
Last recorded174,550 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 174,550 miles

Offside track rod end has slight play

n/s rear reflector cracked

n/s wiper smearing but does not effect drivers view

rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 168,494 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 161,610 miles

Rear SUSPENSION FRAME AND ARMS CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2023 155,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 136,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 113,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,803 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,077 miles

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

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 YBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

FR12 YBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is FR12 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 YBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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