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FR12 VUW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 110,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,862 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre nailed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,810 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 VUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

Is FR12 VUW safe to buy?

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