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FR12 XZP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 157,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 157,772 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

various bushes worn

various components corroded.various components and underbody covered in oil

various underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2024 157,754 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

center exhaust sleeve u/s exhaust loose

n/s/r sidelamp x1 inop

various bushes worn

various components corroded.various components and underbody covered in oil

various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 108,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,604 miles

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

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 XZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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