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FT12 EJV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,624 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 138,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 122,656 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 122,656 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,717 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,983 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,983 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror . (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,626 miles

front pads low

nearside front shock leaking

offside front shock leaking

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 EJV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

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

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