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YE12 FRF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,672 mi
Last recorded208,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 208,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 208,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 203,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 199,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 196,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 193,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 193,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 182,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 154,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YE12 FRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE12 FRF, 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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YE12 FRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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