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FR12 DZY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,677 mi
Last recorded137,677 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,677 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 137,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 124,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 111,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,261 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 102,261 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,243 miles

Central exhaust sleeve band broken - exhaust still secure

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 95,243 miles

Central exhaust sleeve band broken - exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,206 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/getting weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,440 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,479 miles

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

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle with filthy interior presented for test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,862 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 DZY 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 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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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