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FV12 NXW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

244,266 mi
Last recorded244,266 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 244,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 244,056 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side indicator on side mirror 3 of 4 inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on rear caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 10 Mar 2021 214,947 miles

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 198,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 187,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on hackney limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 176,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r tyres on hackney limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 163,978 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 152,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired bumper reflector broken (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside and nearside edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,909 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,630 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Paintwork damage on N/S/R wing & bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,772 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 NXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

FV12 NXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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