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NU12 FSL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 FSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged gouge to outer side wall no exposed plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm devoid of visible tread pattern at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 103,172 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear 205 60 15 offside rear 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened approx. 2mm (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,930 miles

Child seat fitted at N/S/R unable to inspect seatbelt

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,906 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside rear bump stop perished

operation of offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked due to fitment of child seats

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,745 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside rear bump stop perished

operation of offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked due to fitment of child seats

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wing mirror indicator lens damaged

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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NU12 FSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU12 FSL, 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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NU12 FSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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