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FY12 PBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,467 mi
Last recorded172,467 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 166,942 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2024 166,940 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 161,480 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2023 161,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,202 miles

Fuel evident around filter housing, no leak can be seen at test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration lamp dim

Fail 7 Oct 2022 156,202 miles

Fuel evident around filter housing, no leak can be seen at test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration lamp dim

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 150,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,762 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber top cover insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 122,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear shock absorber top cover insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,545 miles

both front tyres starting to crack inside tread area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,589 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,197 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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 PBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

FY12 PBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FY12 PBV safe to buy?

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