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FT12 EJL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

194,339 mi
Last recorded194,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 194,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 182,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 173,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 168,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 160,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,785 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,682 miles

emiisions to lean to record a reading

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,663 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 EJL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 FT12 EJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT12 EJL registered?

FT12 EJL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FT12 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 EJL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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