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FR12 VWB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 VWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,468 miles

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

Nearside DRL not working.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 61,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,266 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 54,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,168 miles

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 VWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

FR12 VWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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