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M20 FYY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 134,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2025 200,001 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 199,992 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 130,406 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

sills corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 188,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 178,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,212 miles

Front exhaust mount split but exhaust still secure

handbrake travel just met limits

Pass 4 Nov 2022 170,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,563 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 170,078 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 153,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 134,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 114,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 114,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 62,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,045 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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M20 FYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M20 FYY, 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 M20 FYY registered?

M20 FYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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