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FW12 DCO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 DCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 132,677 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 132,676 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major oil leak, risk of damage to engine if full BET test done (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not reaching screen out of jets (jets need cleaning out?) (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 115,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,357 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2/4 not working on O/S 1/4 not working on N/S (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 104,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 104,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2017 65,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 65,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DCO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

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

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