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FR12 THK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,883 mi
Last recorded265,883 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 265,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 253,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 243,136 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Exhaust centre tube front clamp corroded & broken

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light working on less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 224,388 miles

Exhaust centre tube front clamp corroded & broken

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Turbo return pipe seals to block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 204,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 182,552 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 182,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 161,683 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpsot broken, preventing the ability of the dust cover from protect shock absorber.

Offside Rear Bumpsot broken, preventing the ability of the dust cover from protect shock absorber.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 161,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumpsot broken, preventing the ability of the dust cover from protect shock absorber.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumpsot broken, preventing the ability of the dust cover from protect shock absorber.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 THK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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