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FW12 DFA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,819 mi
Last recorded81,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,538 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 69,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,193 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 65,193 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent bulb working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,540 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes stretching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,623 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing/c.v. joint noisy.

Pass 16 May 2017 46,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 46,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 40,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

chips in windscreen

front wipers smearing

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 DFA 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 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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

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

Is FW12 DFA safe to buy?

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