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VE12 FYU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,844 mi
Last recorded126,844 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 FYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,265 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 112,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 108,338 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2017 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear dent on sill

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2016 70,803 miles

both front shocks leaking

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front wipers smeary

internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 27 May 2015 54,156 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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VE12 FYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VE12 FYU, 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 VE12 FYU registered?

VE12 FYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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