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FT12 DWN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 DWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 131,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have uneven wear/perishing.

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

Fail 10 May 2018 130,992 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have uneven wear/perishing.

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 15 May 2017 110,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 12 May 2017 110,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing. (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 2 May 2016 79,388 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

No emissions print out given,acceleration not detected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 56,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3.mm

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and nail in tread

Pass 8 May 2015 56,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3.mm

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and nail in tread

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 DWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FT12 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

FT12 DWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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