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FT12 XRL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 XRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 154,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 154,996 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,991 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all FOUR tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all FOUR tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,317 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 115,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 98,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,438 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front wing has accident damaged

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 XRL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

FT12 XRL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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