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EA12 UVM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,220 mi
Last recorded187,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 UVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 187,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 187,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 183,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 157,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,763 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 70,134 miles

Emission clean

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 70,134 miles

Emission clean

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,609 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,868 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirro (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,705 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 UVM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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