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PY12 CFP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,458 mi
Last recorded187,458 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 CFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 187,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 187,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 175,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 161,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2024 161,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 147,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 147,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 132,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2022 132,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 118,527 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2020 108,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 May 2020 108,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2019 96,273 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 82,363 miles

all rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,517 miles

engine cover and undertyrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Pass 7 May 2015 46,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight interaction on towbar socket

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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PY12 CFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 PY12 CFP, 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 PY12 CFP registered?

PY12 CFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is PY12 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 CFP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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