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FT61 OVJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

285,668 mi
Last recorded285,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 OVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 285,668 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 273,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 260,272 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 254,004 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 254,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 245,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 235,336 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 235,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 221,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 204,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 169,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 169,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 136,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall repaired

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,210 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 OVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

FT61 OVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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