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ML12 FHA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 75,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 73,180 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

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

both rear arms have surface corosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,432 miles

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative pre 1st march 2018

exhaust central sleeve deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,251 miles

Offside Front Daylight running light inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2024 67,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front. Aim adjusted using internal switch. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daylight running light inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,389 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,108 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 56,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,689 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,689 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,597 miles

2x front wipers starting to smear

covers obstructing view

emissions too clean to read

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,964 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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ML12 FHA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ML12 FHA, 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 ML12 FHA registered?

ML12 FHA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ML12 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 FHA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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