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FV12 NZS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

271,493 mi
Last recorded271,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 271,493 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 271,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 225,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 200,949 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 200,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint securing devise sheared off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 169,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 169,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 142,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,132 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 124,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,553 miles

child seat n/s/r

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,621 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall rubbed

Pass 24 Dec 2013 54,048 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

Offside rear lense slight damaged but has tape over hole

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,163 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked / holed but is taped

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 NZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

FV12 NZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is FV12 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 NZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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