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FV12 HRW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 141,266 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2026 141,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,662 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,679 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges and perishing 195/65/15

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/sat nav bracket

O/s headlight damp

Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,449 miles

Both O/s tyres perishing and wearing on edges 195/65/15

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of screen

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,449 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of screen

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perishing and wearing on edges 195/65/15

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,884 miles

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

body under covers fitted both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,719 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 73,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 64,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres age perished

under floor covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both tyres age perished

under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,794 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

child seat fitted n/s/r

under floor covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r

under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted L.H. & R.H.rear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,349 miles

child seat fitted L.H. & R.H.rear

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 HRW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

FV12 HRW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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