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FR12 VWF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 92,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 88,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,969 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,310 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbed out on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbed out on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,773 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 51,773 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM but worn lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f brake pads worn v/low

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,139 miles

Front and Rear brake pads worn low.

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 VWF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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