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FR12 AFU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 105,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,428 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 75,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,333 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,009 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 71,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all wipers perished/smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,792 miles

Age related cracking on O/S/R tyre

Age related cracking on both front tyres

Both rear foam bump stops perishing

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear bushes on both front lower control arms perishing

Smear on front wiper blades

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working LEDs in high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 64,792 miles

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

Age related cracking on O/S/R tyre

Age related cracking on both front tyres

Both rear foam bump stops perishing

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bushes on both front lower control arms perishing

Smear on front wiper blades

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working LEDs in high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,415 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,214 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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FR12 AFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AFU, 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 FR12 AFU registered?

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

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