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FR12 YDK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,998 miles

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

Front slight corrosion on brake discs

Nearside damage to outer sill

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,234 miles

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

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 80,231 miles

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

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

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear dash warning light on saying side light not working but is at present

front inner pads getting low 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 45,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,992 miles

Rear tyres perishing, nail in offside rear

covers & trays

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,528 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

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 YDK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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