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FR12 VUE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,080 mi
Last recorded141,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,942 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,907 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 125,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,438 miles

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

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,175 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,175 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,809 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s sun visor hinge clip broken

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,937 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,937 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder ? (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge just legal

Offside Rear tyre wear edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,306 miles

Hand brake lever is fouling on guide when in return travel

Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,129 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 VUE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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