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FG12 FFB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 FFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 127,935 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 127,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2025 122,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 118,188 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 118,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,305 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,871 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,766 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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FG12 FFB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG12 FFB, 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 FG12 FFB registered?

FG12 FFB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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