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RF61 EAX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,472 mi
Last recorded131,472 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 EAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 131,472 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight pinhole

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 131,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s , inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight pinhole

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 127,085 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat bases removed so rear belts not tested

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench seat

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,218 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat folded down (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 103,466 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,060 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 99,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 96,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,528 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 91,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,422 miles

NSF OSF tyres 3mm

NSR OSR discs heavily corroded

NSR droplink slight play

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EAX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF61 EAX, 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 RF61 EAX registered?

RF61 EAX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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