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FR12 THZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,959 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken

Offside Rear brake discoloured, signs of heat and slight bind

Fail 4 Jul 2023 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken

Offside Rear brake discoloured, signs of heat and slight bind

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,754 miles

near side front tyre starting to get wear

Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,754 miles

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

near side front tyre starting to get wear

near side rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,679 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r brake pads worn close to limits and discs lipped

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low and poor condition

o/s/f brake pads worn close to limit and discs lipped

possible puncture n/s/f tyre

possible puncture o/s/r

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,391 miles

front brake pads low at off side front

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads worn unevenly

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads worn unevenly

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate craked

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate craked

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 THZ 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 75%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

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

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