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EJ12 TFN

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 151,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears

Fail 26 Jun 2026 151,477 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears

Pass 29 May 2025 144,379 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO CHECK DUE TO SEATS DOWN AND LOADED

Fail 29 May 2025 144,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO CHECK DUE TO SEATS DOWN AND LOADED

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,589 miles

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

Rear Unable to check all rear seat belts. seats down rear fully loaded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 134,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high due to weight in rear of car ajustment made on leveling internal device (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high due to weight in rear of car ajustment made on leveling internal device (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Unable to check all rear seat belts. seats down rear fully loaded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 129,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 129,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 127,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 127,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,462 miles

adv no revs detected

Fail 21 Jun 2017 125,462 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

adv no revs detected

Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,335 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 TFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ12 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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