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FL12 ZGK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 ZGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,221 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 114,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 99,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,802 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 91,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 73,684 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

under trays prevent full inspection

Fail 28 May 2021 73,684 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,434 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,838 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat

emission test wont register

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,790 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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FL12 ZGK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

FL12 ZGK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 ZGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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