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FT61 OVO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,817 mi
Last recorded151,817 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 OVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 151,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,310 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREADS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,861 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 134,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,316 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Jan 2020 112,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,082 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 OVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FT61 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

Is FT61 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 OVO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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