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FR12 YDJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 138,682 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 138,682 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 123,589 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking small cuts on tread (4.1.E.1)

brake pads wearing aprox 3-3,500 miles check

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre surface cracking slight wear uneven inner

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall tear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre surface cracking slight wear uneven inner

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing slightly

N/S/R tyre nailed and cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YDJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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