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YE61 FRJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

323,821 mi
Last recorded323,821 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 FRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 323,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 293,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 293,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 262,308 miles

Central Coolant leak coolant leak at front of engine ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and scratch on n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 225,743 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 187,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 175,975 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 175,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 159,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,443 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 136,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,782 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,504 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 FRJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE61 FRJ, 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 YE61 FRJ registered?

YE61 FRJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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