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FY12 MXT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,093 mi
Last recorded265,093 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 265,093 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2024 264,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 253,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 252,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 238,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 238,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 226,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 215,548 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 215,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 204,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 199,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 190,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 176,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 162,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 162,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 148,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,179 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low.

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 14,276 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 MXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY12 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

FY12 MXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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