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FT12 XRW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,740 mi
Last recorded130,740 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 130,740 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 127,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,869 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,286 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

slight wear front wishbone bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2024 123,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

slight wear front wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 116,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 107,422 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 98,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2020 87,801 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2020 87,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder 195/65R15

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,274 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear disc's poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 64,008 miles

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

nsr tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,827 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 XRW 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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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