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FT12 ETJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,165 mi
Last recorded228,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 228,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 228,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 222,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 210,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 19 Aug 2019 210,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Aug 2018 185,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,281 miles

slight play in o/s/f wishbone back bush

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,907 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light

slight movement in back wishbone bushes

slight play in n/s/f ball-joint

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,239 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,687 miles

sills damaged at jacking points

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 ETJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

FT12 ETJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is FT12 ETJ safe to buy?

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