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YR12 FEX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 FEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,649 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 83,649 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake shows signs of overheating and brake pads baked/deteriorated (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear non- obligatory fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of treads low and minor cracking to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 74,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,353 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,424 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,312 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,778 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YR12 FEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR12 FEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 FEX registered?

YR12 FEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YR12 FEX safe to buy?

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