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FW12 DAU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,341 mi
Last recorded108,341 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 DAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 108,341 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test SCREEN ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH AS WATER ON / INNER LENS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 102,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,426 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,878 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,658 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

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 DAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FW12 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

FW12 DAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FW12 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 DAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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