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FV12 NTO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 128,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Dot(2021) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Dot(2021) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation ! (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 123,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and O/S/R inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,561 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 98,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 92,027 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,017 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,056 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NTO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NTO, 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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FV12 NTO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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