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FR12 THU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 159,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,985 miles

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

Rear Bump stops worn

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear light / lens cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light / lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 108,223 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,427 miles

Rear Seats Down Time Of Test

Fail 5 Feb 2021 99,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seats Down Time Of Test

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,859 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 70,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under body parts

Fail 23 May 2017 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under body parts

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,661 miles

Centre Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking dot code 1612

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking dot code 1612

Offside under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,661 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Head light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking dot code 1612

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking dot code 1612

Offside under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,212 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 THU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

FR12 THU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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