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FR12 VVC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,133 mi
Last recorded110,133 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,722 miles

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

n/s door mirror indicator cracked

standard under try fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 79,970 miles

Central exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,141 miles

Central exhaust clamps are broken

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,217 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

one of the centre exhaust clamps is broken

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,332 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge and has a small lump on the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre is low on tread depth

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR12 VVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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