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FR12 EBX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,014 mi
Last recorded113,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 EBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,014 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE AND TYRE PRESSURE FIT TO REAR (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS PIVOT POINTS CABLES ARE ALL OK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT TO KEEP SAME PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE AND TYRE PRESSURE FIT TO REAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS PIVOT POINTS CABLES ARE ALL OK REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT TO KEEP SAME PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,445 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 EBX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBX, 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 FR12 EBX registered?

FR12 EBX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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