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FR12 VVO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,724 mi
Last recorded83,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,501 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,420 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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 VVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR12 VVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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