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PY12 FWL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,466 mi
Last recorded128,466 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 FWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 128,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,929 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,534 miles

exhaust central joint sleeve bands corroding x2

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear brake slight bind on rotation

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and ball joint worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,294 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,294 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,173 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 17 Jun 2019 46,173 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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PY12 FWL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

PY12 FWL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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