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FR12 EBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

284,020 mi
Last recorded284,020 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 EBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 284,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 284,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 240,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 240,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Injector number 2 damp.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 190,253 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS+OS Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre valve deteriorated/damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 190,253 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS+OS Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre valve deteriorated/damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,879 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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FR12 EBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FR12 EBU, 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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FR12 EBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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