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FR12 YEB

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

197,470 mi
Last recorded197,470 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 YEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 197,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 183,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 182,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 178,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 168,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 146,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,269 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 103,257 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,026 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has two nails in it.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,891 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,240 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 YEB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

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

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