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FY12 PFD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,452 mi
Last recorded148,452 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 148,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,493 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 96,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked in tread and badly worn on inside edge (4211)dot code (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,cracked in tread and badly worn on inside edge (4011)dot code (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PFD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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