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FW12 DBX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 159,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 158,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front pad still new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 132,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 132,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,609 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge / strongly recommend for replacement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2023 121,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge / strongly recommend for replacement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2022 116,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 116,966 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,506 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Winter tyre fitted to off side Rear

SERVICE DUE

Fail 21 Sep 2021 108,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Winter tyre fitted to off side Rear

SERVICE DUE

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2019 68,130 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,628 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 DBX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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