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AV12 EYM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,715 mi
Last recorded136,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 136,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 114,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn very low on inner edge border line

Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,294 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,908 miles

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

off side rear tyre starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,558 miles

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

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,920 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracked on the tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,492 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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AV12 EYM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV12 EYM, 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 AV12 EYM registered?

AV12 EYM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AV12 EYM safe to buy?

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