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FT61 OVZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,878 mi
Last recorded176,878 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 176,878 miles

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear lower underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 163,881 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across to R/O/S Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody corrosion rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,501 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight under body corrosion rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 133,536 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 118,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,385 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 OVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

FT61 OVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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