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FR12 VUV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 154,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 154,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 149,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

exhaust down pipe to centre join sleeve clamp is partially corroded through

Fail 24 Jun 2025 149,317 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

exhaust down pipe to centre join sleeve clamp is partially corroded through

Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,469 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

both rear trailing arm forward bushes are starting to split

paint peeling and surface corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

Pass 7 Jul 2023 137,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 127,080 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced + STOP FAULT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant stain underneath the plastic chassis cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,985 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,008 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm - almost smooth on very outer edge

o/s/f tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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 VUV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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