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FY12 LRA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 129,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,314 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,115 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated plug broken (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,762 miles

O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,143 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY12 LRA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY12 LRA, 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 FY12 LRA registered?

FY12 LRA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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