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EJ12 TBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

329,586 mi
Last recorded329,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 329,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 310,492 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 310,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 268,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 220,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 174,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,915 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,661 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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EJ12 TBV 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 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 EJ12 TBV, 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 EJ12 TBV registered?

EJ12 TBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EJ12 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 TBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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