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FR12 DVK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,551 mi
Last recorded112,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,551 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 112,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Sway bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,233 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 78,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2017 48,410 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin IN NEAR FUTURE (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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 DVK 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVK, 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 DVK registered?

FR12 DVK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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