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FT12 ZVE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

296,121 mi
Last recorded296,121 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ZVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 296,121 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 284,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 262,550 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 238,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 238,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 217,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 192,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 166,161 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 135,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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 ZVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZVE, 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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FT12 ZVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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