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FT12 ECE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,523 mi
Last recorded214,523 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ECE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 214,523 miles

both front tyres low perished and cracking open

small crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2020 214,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres low perished and cracking open

small crack in bottom of windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2019 184,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 22 Nov 2018 152,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,542 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,921 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,743 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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FT12 ECE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT12 ECE, 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 FT12 ECE registered?

FT12 ECE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 ECE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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