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GV12 FWB

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 FWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,245 miles

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

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

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

rear brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 133,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face of discs. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Cut in outer side wall of tyre but not exposing any cords.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on outer face of discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 33,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

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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GV12 FWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV12 FWB, 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 GV12 FWB registered?

GV12 FWB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is GV12 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 FWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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