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FR12 VUL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,930 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,719 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,275 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,673 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,444 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 VUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

FR12 VUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is FR12 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 VUL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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