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SO12 EEG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 EEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 175,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside of lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 166,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 154,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear in the anti roll bar link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 137,118 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little to no effort from the rear brake (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear in the anti roll bar link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,686 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,893 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,745 miles

front and rear wiper blades smearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,745 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear wiper blades smearing

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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SO12 EEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO12 EEG, 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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SO12 EEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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