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VA12 FZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 134,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 127,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 120,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,893 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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VA12 FZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA12 FZW, 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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VA12 FZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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