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FR12 VWD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,696 mi
Last recorded146,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 146,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 146,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 138,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 138,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,864 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm remaining and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,864 miles

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

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm remaining and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,259 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 1.6mm remaining across centre & worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,747 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 VWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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