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FY12 OWK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 160,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 151,794 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 131,433 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2022 131,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,235 miles

air filter pipes not clipped

both front tyres are worn to limits on inner edges

off side front shock absorber leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2021 129,197 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

air filter pipes not clipped

both front tyres are worn to limits on inner edges

off side front shock absorber leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,118 miles

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,431 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,431 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,886 miles

lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,430 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,172 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,539 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 OWK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

FY12 OWK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 OWK safe to buy?

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