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RF12 XWM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 116,372 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,519 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp condensated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 103,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp condensated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,145 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,289 miles

Front chipped windscreen outside zone'A', not effecting drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,903 miles

both front tyres tread low/scrubbed on inner edges

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres tread low/scrubbed on inner edges

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,973 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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RF12 XWM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc 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 RF12 XWM, 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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RF12 XWM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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