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FN12 ACU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 135,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 135,100 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 126,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 126,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 116,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 107,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside side indicator lense damaged

front number plate insecure

Fail 18 May 2023 107,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside side indicator lense damaged

front number plate insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,977 miles

front number plate insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2021 88,970 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate insecure

Pass 29 May 2020 82,550 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 64,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,603 miles

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

both front tyre's very badly worn on inner edge's.225/40zr1892wxl landsail

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,601 miles

Offside Side repeater not working and lens cracked (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyre's very badly worn on inner edge's.225/40zr1892wxl landsail

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,491 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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FN12 ACU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN12 ACU, 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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FN12 ACU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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