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FT12 XSJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,790 mi
Last recorded46,790 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 46,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,346 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 45,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,808 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 44,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,168 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,168 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 40,210 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 33,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,134 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 XSJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

FT12 XSJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 XSJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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