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FT12 ZWY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,121 mi
Last recorded126,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ZWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 126,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is stepping on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2023 119,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody suspension components have been coated with oil

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 12,865 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 ZWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FT12 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

FT12 ZWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 ZWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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