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EJ12 TCV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

465,619 mi
Last recorded465,619 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 465,619 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2026 452,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 437,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 416,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 398,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 377,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 364,290 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked, bulb slightly dim.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 363,724 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked, bulb slightly dim.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 347,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 325,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 306,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 288,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 275,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 274,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4,000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 261,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly misted (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 248,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 234,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 234,470 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 215,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 214,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 199,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 178,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 158,395 miles

both front anti-roll bar end links becoming worn in ball joints

both rear ant-roll bar end links becoming worn in ball joints

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 142,337 miles

emissions not detected during test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,754 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 TCV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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