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FW12 CBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 CBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 115,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 104,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,927 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,925 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,177 miles

All tyres have light cracking / perishing in tread grooves.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads close to minimum wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 42,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,927 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 25,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,138 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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FW12 CBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW12 CBV, 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 FW12 CBV registered?

FW12 CBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 CBV safe to buy?

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