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RF61 EAY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,553 mi
Last recorded142,553 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 142,553 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks, bump stops also damaged and deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle not fully secure but was able to use and access under bonnet

Fail 24 Feb 2026 142,553 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit batter not clamped (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working more than half not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both spring carrier bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks, bump stops also damaged and deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle not fully secure but was able to use and access under bonnet

Pass 22 Feb 2025 139,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 132,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 132,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light broken, also has sharp edges (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 125,788 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,811 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroding over surface

Fail 17 Feb 2021 112,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroding over surface

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,641 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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RF61 EAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

RF61 EAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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