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EY12 VAJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,671 mi
Last recorded192,671 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 VAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 192,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 185,726 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 169,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 164,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,554 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,273 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 82,151 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,647 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,941 miles

front wipers slight smeering

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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EY12 VAJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EY12 VAJ, 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 EY12 VAJ registered?

EY12 VAJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is EY12 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 VAJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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