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FR12 VXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,408 mi
Last recorded215,408 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 215,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 210,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 204,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 198,181 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 168,588 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 168,588 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 156,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML not illuminating (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,371 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 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

FR12 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is FR12 VXJ safe to buy?

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