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FL12 OXF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,556 mi
Last recorded212,556 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 OXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 212,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 207,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 202,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 193,862 miles

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bumpstops Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 186,314 miles

Both Sides Rear Suspension Bumpstops Deterorated

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 178,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 171,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 158,841 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides Rear Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight Oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides Rear Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 148,387 miles

Coolant leak Header tank. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,387 miles

Coolant leak Header tank. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,449 miles

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r corner of bumper sticking out from body

Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r corner of bumper sticking out from body

Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,964 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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FL12 OXF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL12 OXF, 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 FL12 OXF registered?

FL12 OXF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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