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FT12 JYE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,525 mi
Last recorded159,525 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 159,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front bumper damage

Fail 22 Dec 2020 159,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front front bumper damage

Pass 18 Jun 2019 156,923 miles

Front Bumper damaged.

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 156,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged.

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 128,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 121,531 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 121,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,156 miles

covers fitted underneath

Fail 18 May 2016 92,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 r15 (4.1.D.1a)

covers fitted underneath

Fail 7 May 2015 65,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 65,476 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

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 JYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

FT12 JYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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