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FY12 LUE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,041 mi
Last recorded273,041 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 273,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 241,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S & N/S Inner Rack Arms Slight Play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray's Fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 241,206 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Bolt Snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S & N/S Inner Rack Arms Slight Play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 192,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 192,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 140,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,035 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside sills slightly bent/damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside & nearside sill bent/damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,776 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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FY12 LUE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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