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FP12 XXW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,166 mi
Last recorded79,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,166 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr Nsf small sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,232 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 71,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 67,350 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 67,349 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 62,005 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 56,303 miles

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 56,303 miles

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 50,538 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 50,535 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 46,300 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 8 May 2019 41,238 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted preventing a full inspection.

Front Both front brake discs have a slight lip

Front Both front suspension arms, rear bushes slightly perished.

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 41,236 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted preventing a full inspection.

Front Both front brake discs have a slight lip

Front Both front suspension arms, rear bushes slightly perished.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 35,638 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low inside edge and perished in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread.

Fail 3 May 2018 35,638 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low inside edge and perished in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread.

Pass 8 May 2017 29,396 miles

all tyres are slightly perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 24,658 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 19,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) severely perished

rear (nearside & offside) Tyre(s) severely perished

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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FP12 XXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP12 XXW, 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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FP12 XXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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