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CE12 MLZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

310,835 mi
Last recorded310,835 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 MLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 310,835 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 310,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 281,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 281,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 247,251 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 218,720 miles

Front slight corrosion front brake discs inner faces

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2021 193,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 180,811 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 154,369 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 138,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,385 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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CE12 MLZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CE12 MLZ, 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 CE12 MLZ registered?

CE12 MLZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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