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RF61 EAK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 EAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam, phone holder and air freshener ()

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

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

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,549 miles

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,500 miles

emissions (fas not detected)

Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,497 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

emissions (fas not detected)

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,650 miles

emissions (fas not detected)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,138 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,037 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,575 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,596 miles

engine covers fitted

handbrakes lever operation stiff

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,943 miles

handbrake lever operation return stiff

Fail 23 Jan 2015 20,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake lever operation return stiff

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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RF61 EAK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF61 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF61 EAK registered?

RF61 EAK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is RF61 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 EAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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