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FR12 DZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,752 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 81,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers slight smear.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,911 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Apr 2020 35,803 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 35,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,315 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,808 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall 205 55 16

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,373 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,234 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 DZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

FR12 DZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FR12 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 DZW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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