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FY12 XAP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 164,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,639 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 116,470 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 101,085 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,985 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

stone chip to front screen

Pass 24 May 2017 69,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,931 miles

Front Both front console bushes starting to perish

Front front disc lipped and pads 80% worn

Front front wipers smearing

Offside Rear OSR bump stop perished

Rear NSR reflector cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

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 XAP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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