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FY12 NEU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,893 mi
Last recorded267,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 267,893 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 267,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 218,886 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 218,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 181,456 miles

both rear bump stops incomplete

both rear tyres have cracking to inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2016 139,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,526 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 NEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

FY12 NEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is FY12 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 NEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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