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FT12 ZWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,887 mi
Last recorded261,887 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ZWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2023 261,887 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 261,756 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 252,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 252,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 247,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 241,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 241,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 237,035 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 237,035 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 222,969 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 222,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 207,670 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 173,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ZWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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