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FT12 ZPY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,457 mi
Last recorded94,457 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ZPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,457 miles

Rear subframe is corroded Exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,570 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn to limit

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

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are showing wear and reduced contact area

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,909 miles

all rear suspension components inc subframe & arms showing corrosion

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear/corrosion

front tyres showing slight inner edge wear

handbrake warning light stays on

rear brake discs very poor condition showing wear & corrosion advise replace asap

unable to see condition of front & rear brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear inner brake pads not visible

Fail 5 Jul 2022 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear inner brake pads not visible

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc braking surfaces have corrosion/pitting build up. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover/bump stop deteriorated and dropped.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc braking surfaces have corrosion/pitting build up. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,423 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight build up on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight build up on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 25,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 19,404 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

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 ZPY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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