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EA12 UVE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 UVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,433 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,658 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 126,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,235 miles

Diesel emissions tested but no reading recorded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,451 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 25,536 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 25,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA12 UVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA12 UVE, 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 EA12 UVE registered?

EA12 UVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is EA12 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 UVE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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