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FH12 XUY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,695 mi
Last recorded177,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 177,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2026 177,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2023 174,397 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded + holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 174,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded + holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 170,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded + holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both + o/s has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 170,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded + holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both + o/s has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 168,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 163,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 144,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,659 miles

Offside rear door check strap missing

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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FH12 XUY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 FH12 XUY, 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 FH12 XUY registered?

FH12 XUY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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