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FR12 XFY

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

258,457 mi
Last recorded258,457 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 XFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 258,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 255,914 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Slight damage to outer seals n/s and o/f

Pass 31 Oct 2023 252,569 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 252,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking number one injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 248,693 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both outter body sills damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2022 248,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking top of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all four (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both outter body sills damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 243,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 241,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 237,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both sills damaged

undertsray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 237,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both sills damaged

undertsray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 237,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light On Dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Light On Dash (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Wishbones Bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 217,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 217,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 216,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 192,036 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring areas of the vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 191,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring areas of the vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 143,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,609 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 XFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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