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FR12 TKZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 140,063 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 108,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces in a very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,721 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borth front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have deep cracking however there are no ply or cords visible

exhaust sleeve clamps are rusty and in a poor condition system still secure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and handbrake efficiency is 17% legal requirements 16%

o/s/r handbrake is sticking slightly

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

yellow oil light flashing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,890 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

yellow oil light is flashing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 82,889 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

yellow oil light is flashing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre's have slight cracking to tread and slight damage to outer sidewalls

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

yellow oil light flashing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,482 miles

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

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

cracking to nearside rear Tyre tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake efficiency 16%

light on dash

Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

cracking to nearside rear Tyre tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake efficiency 16%

light on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,279 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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