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EA12 UVJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 UVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 69,844 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front bumper damaged.

Fail 24 Sep 2026 69,844 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front bumper damaged.

Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,525 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 64,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,182 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front noise from brakes, possible stone behind back plate

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,510 miles

coolant leak

front no plate cracked

screw nsr tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,671 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,052 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 22,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,797 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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EA12 UVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

EA12 UVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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