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FT12 DZG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,990 mi
Last recorded182,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 182,990 miles

Breather pipe on side of air filter housing snapped off

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 182,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Breather pipe on side of air filter housing snapped off

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 156,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside registration bulb dull

Fail 12 Mar 2020 156,009 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside registration bulb dull

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,660 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT12 DZG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT12 DZG, 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 FT12 DZG registered?

FT12 DZG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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