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R90 CES

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 CES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,305 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 89,305 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,906 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 82,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed sections of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure sections missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure mounting strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,392 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shields insecure but not likely to fall off.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 73,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shields insecure but not likely to fall off.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,850 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced only 1/3 working lens also damaged. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,978 miles

Central exhuast sleave clamp badly corroded and split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Central exhuast sleave clamp badly corroded and split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,026 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 28,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,563 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at inner edges

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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R90 CES is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R90 CES, 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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R90 CES is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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