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FR12 VTM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,895 mi
Last recorded155,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 155,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 151,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 147,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 147,304 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 123,724 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,281 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,220 miles

Majority of underside covered by manufacturer with under-trays, obscuring some testable items from view

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.60m-1 (on VIN plate)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside & offside

Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,220 miles

Majority of underside covered by manufacturer with under-trays, obscuring some testable items from view

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.60m-1 (on VIN plate)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent fault/poor connection - advise bulb replaced asap (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside & offside

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,798 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 VTM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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