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FR12 AFK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 AFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 109,283 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,494 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,160 miles

Central Rear brake light now working

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 75,160 miles

Central Rear brake light now working

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 52,727 miles

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

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

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,716 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 39,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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FR12 AFK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FR12 AFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR12 AFK registered?

FR12 AFK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is FR12 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 AFK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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