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FR12 YCX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

285,291 mi
Last recorded285,291 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 285,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 263,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 263,496 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. bottom bracket missing from engine (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 223,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 223,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 191,360 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 165,105 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 165,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front front bumper damadge

Offside Front wing cover

Fail 31 Jan 2019 137,155 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both condenstion (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front front bumper damadge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front wing cover

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,657 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,750 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 34,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YCX 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 64.3%.

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 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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

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

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