2012 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · FE12 ETA
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 213,648 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 213,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 ETA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (FE12 ETA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) not working HI-LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE12 ETA Mileage History
- 29/06/2023190,313 mi
- 18/07/2023190,675 mi+362 mi
- 23/07/2024202,705 mi+12,030 mi
- 24/07/2024202,739 mi+34 mi
- 26/06/2025213,648 mi+10,909 mi
Average of roughly 11,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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