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FR12 DZP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 DZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 118,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing in tread 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,900 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face of the brake disc... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face of the brake disc... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 110,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face of the brake disc... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on minimum limit now... REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face of the brake disc... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm...REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,053 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 104,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's slight corrosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's slight corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,708 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have very light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm wich is the minimum legal limit. ) ( Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm ) ( Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,117 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of the tyre also perished & cracking in the tread area of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 62,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of the tyre also perished & cracking in the tread area of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,175 miles

Smoke level not detected on emissions test

Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Smoke level not detected on emissions test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,740 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 DZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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