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NL12 FWS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,843 mi
Last recorded209,843 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 FWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 209,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 196,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded alll 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 176,492 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,049 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 123,049 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,291 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 78,169 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,242 miles

Nearside Rear 1x bulb inop. on tail light, no reduction in emitted light from full unit

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,014 miles

all tyre treads worn low

engine oil level high above max mark on dipstick

front brakediscs lipped

front brakepads starting to wear badly

o/s/f fog light misted slightly

parkbrake lever trim sticking

rear tyres have cracks in the surface

slight leak at centre section sleave

trims fitted so not all testable items fully visable

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,005 miles

2x rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 FWS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NL12 FWS, 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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NL12 FWS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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