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FY12 XAL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,479 mi
Last recorded112,479 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush alloy type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Covers / trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,766 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 36,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking Bleed off pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,402 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 34,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,452 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 XAL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

FY12 XAL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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