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FT12 XRC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,650 mi
Last recorded139,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 139,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower arm mounting bolt shorter than original bolt

Offside Front brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

Offside Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Jul 2026 139,650 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower arm mounting bolt shorter than original bolt

Offside Front brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

Offside Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,720 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,914 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 121,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s front,, very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear,, tyres are 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

spare wheel, not with vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,495 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Jul 2022 103,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,,,2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted, limiting view

engine oil level, on min

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 39,849 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,849 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 XRC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRC, 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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FT12 XRC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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