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EM03 AVA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 AVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 123,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 162,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,788 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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,417 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,709 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 119,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 89,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 89,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 113,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Our of shape, also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished and cracking.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 73,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged on outer wall with cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,891 miles

both rear tyres have some uneven tread wear on inside shoulders.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,982 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 30,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,612 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,328 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 22,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EM03 AVA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 EM03 AVA, 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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EM03 AVA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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