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FY12 XAU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

418,358 mi
Last recorded418,358 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 418,358 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 418,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 388,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 362,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 297,552 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 229,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 168,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 81,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 18,677 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 XAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

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

Is FY12 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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