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FV12 TUJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,890 mi
Last recorded179,890 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 179,890 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 179,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 179,678 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn - But preventing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm But inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 1.5mm Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 178,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 163,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,413 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 154,413 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 117,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,472 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 104,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,608 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 70,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,329 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 61,329 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,555 miles

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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 TUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

FV12 TUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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