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FR12 AHZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

288,270 mi
Last recorded288,270 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 AHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 288,270 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 275,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and split in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 275,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and split in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 266,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 266,414 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 239,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 204,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 178,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 150,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 116,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 50,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and rest of tread at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AHZ, 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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FR12 AHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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