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FE12 ETV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,079 mi
Last recorded179,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 179,079 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 179,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 175,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 175,875 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 172,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 172,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 147,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 137,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,325 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ETV 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 76.5%.

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 ETV, 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 FE12 ETV registered?

FE12 ETV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is FE12 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 ETV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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