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FV12 HRD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 63,427 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 63,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,510 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel top of engine area ? (no leak found at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 39,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected during test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

adv tracking

no revs detected for emissions

Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

adv tracking

no revs detected for emissions

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,138 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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FV12 HRD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV12 HRD, 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 FV12 HRD registered?

FV12 HRD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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