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FM12 JWE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 JWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,151 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,578 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 44,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 Jul 2018 35,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,708 miles

Rear tyres slight perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FM12 JWE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FM12 JWE, 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 FM12 JWE registered?

FM12 JWE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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