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FH12 EFN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,444 mi
Last recorded145,444 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 129,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 117,079 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,896 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,883 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,742 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,279 miles

Engine Dipstick end broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 3,017 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 EFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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