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FV12 NWF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 96,022 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,092 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,229 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker bump stop braking up (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 81,105 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 81,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,241 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,597 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 NWF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

FV12 NWF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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