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FR12 DVC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 DVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,994 miles

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

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

slight noticeable misfiring

Fail 17 Apr 2026 114,994 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight noticeable misfiring

Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,556 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 101,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,571 miles

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 11 Apr 2022 83,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,061 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,241 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,036 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 DVC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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