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FH12 EFM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,501 mi
Last recorded166,501 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 EFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,501 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 166,488 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front seat has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2022 164,857 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s/r seat been removed, so no belt to test.

unable to check all brake pipes as the are covered

Fail 7 Oct 2022 164,857 miles

Offside Rear Upper Boot lid insecure Boot lid hinge pin loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Mount rubbed through (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine, Banjo bolt has oil pooling around the bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear H/brake cable at the caliper, gaitor missing. Exposing the cable.

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly leaking grease

Rear Rear Axle exposed to corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,778 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 159,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Excessively corroded on offside rear, resulting in hole in the sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 155,870 miles

oil leak from around engine area

Fail 14 Sep 2020 155,868 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from around engine area

Pass 16 Sep 2019 146,762 miles

Offside o/s outer sill surface corrosion unable to inspect further because plastic trim covering area

Pass 13 Jul 2018 134,155 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,417 miles

emissions too low to be detected, vehicle only revs to 2,500 rpm when stood still

Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,021 miles

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,803 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

only 1 rear seat belt operational and accessable

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 93 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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FH12 EFM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 FH12 EFM, 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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FH12 EFM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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