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FT12 DWC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,747 mi
Last recorded153,747 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 DWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 153,747 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 153,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 149,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 144,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 138,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 138,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,445 miles

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

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

hand brake lever operation is stiff

Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 5 May 2017 66,878 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEP WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 May 2016 53,085 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,495 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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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FT12 DWC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT12 DWC, 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 FT12 DWC registered?

FT12 DWC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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