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KW12 FGN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 FGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 149,324 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 149,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,235 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 134,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 120,267 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,275 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 86,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin at 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s at 4mm and starting to crack(205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read.

engine bay and under body covers fitted unable to fully test all components.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

underbody covers fitted unable to fully tesat all components

Pass 5 May 2015 18,163 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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KW12 FGN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW12 FGN, 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 KW12 FGN registered?

KW12 FGN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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