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YE12 FRL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,671 mi
Last recorded259,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 259,671 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 259,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 259,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 250,147 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.5mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.5mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 245,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 245,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 225,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 225,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 188,074 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 144,871 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 144,836 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

battery defective

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,636 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 119,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,621 miles

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

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

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

OSR no plate lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to obtain a smoke reading as too clean

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,757 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,489 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

plastic covers causing restricted view of some components

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FRL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YE12 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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