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FR12 DUV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

403,899 mi
Last recorded403,899 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 403,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 401,673 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 401,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 384,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 384,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear of engine/ dropping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 371,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 344,203 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 344,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 314,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 314,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 288,777 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 288,769 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 249,157 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 176,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,028 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,512 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 DUV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FR12 DUV, 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 DUV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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