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FY12 OMC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,744 mi
Last recorded145,744 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 145,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 145,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 142,422 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified been cut open and re welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail deformed just behind the slam panel and heat has been used to try and straighten, there is also a hole / tear in the chassis rail reducing the structural integrity. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure lower slam panel bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure rear seat cushion loose (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced 2 bolts missing from the slam panel and the brackets are deformed / misaligned (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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