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EF12 FMV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,409 mi
Last recorded160,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly , Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, Inner and Outer Edges & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge, Area Marked in Yellow - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & Perishing and Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking Slightly & Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing Slightly, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Jan 2025 149,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,522 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front tyres wearing both edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,175 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Dec 2021 144,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 142,791 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,791 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 140,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,938 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

emissions not detected during test

Fail 6 Dec 2017 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

emissions not detected during test

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,044 miles

rear belts not checked due to child seats// no revs detected for emissions

Pass 21 Dec 2015 130,425 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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EF12 FMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF12 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

EF12 FMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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