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FT12 XBD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 XBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 135,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,377 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 98,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2018 84,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 71,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,883 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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FT12 XBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

FT12 XBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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