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FY12 XDD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

569,781 mi
Last recorded569,781 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 569,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 56,780 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,378 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,844 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,844 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 51,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,997 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 XDD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 XDD registered?

FY12 XDD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FY12 XDD safe to buy?

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