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EF12 FMP

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,187 mi
Last recorded313,187 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 FMP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 313,187 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 10 Apr 2021 313,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 284,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 240,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 240,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 192,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,026 miles

no revs detected for emissions

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,613 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 141,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

emissions not detected during test

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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EF12 FMP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF12 FMP, 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 EF12 FMP registered?

EF12 FMP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is EF12 FMP safe to buy?

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