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FT61 YTL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 YTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,483 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,165 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,904 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,026 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing quicker than offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,829 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 YTL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT61 YTL?

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What year was FT61 YTL registered?

FT61 YTL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is FT61 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 YTL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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