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FT12 WYW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 WYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,660 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on the limit of acceptance heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,047 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,049 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,063 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 82,063 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 72,036 miles

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

covers on underside

Pass 29 May 2018 63,669 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 54,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers on underside

Pass 5 May 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WYW, 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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FT12 WYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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