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FT61 OMU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,128 mi
Last recorded175,128 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 OMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 175,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 175,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

emissions top clean to test

engine light on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 153,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

emissions top clean to test

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,791 miles

eml is illuminated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 135,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml is illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 101,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,409 miles

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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FT61 OMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT61 OMU, 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 FT61 OMU registered?

FT61 OMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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