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FE12 ETF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

257,909 mi
Last recorded257,909 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 ETF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 257,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 250,959 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2025 250,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 232,270 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 231,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 205,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 196,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 187,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 179,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 179,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 163,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 147,344 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 147,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,557 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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FE12 ETF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE12 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE12 ETF registered?

FE12 ETF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is FE12 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 ETF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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