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FY12 MYV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

230,078 mi
Last recorded230,078 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 MYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 230,078 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 230,078 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 205,255 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 205,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 183,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 157,574 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 157,565 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 135,526 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam not saying on (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 105,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,830 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 MYV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

FY12 MYV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FY12 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 MYV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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