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YP12 FMD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

362,770 mi
Last recorded362,770 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FMD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 362,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 344,165 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 329,689 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 319,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 318,067 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM COIL BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 303,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted may be cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 303,191 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted may be cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has a non sdtandard repair near the sidewall

Pass 3 May 2023 277,867 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT BULB OUT . MULTIPLE BULB CLUSTER

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR SAFTY STRAP SNAPPED

Offside Front DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN FULLY

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 260,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 240,869 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 215,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 215,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 199,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 175,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 154,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,652 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,543 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YP12 FMD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YP12 FMD, 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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YP12 FMD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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