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FW12 DDF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,683 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 95,681 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,228 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

full exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2022 94,228 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

full exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,620 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 93,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on edges

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 DDF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

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

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