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DE12 FKS

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 127,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,968 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,859 miles

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))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 101,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,810 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 34,179 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 34,073 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,038 miles

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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DE12 FKS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE12 FKS, 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 DE12 FKS registered?

DE12 FKS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DE12 FKS safe to buy?

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