2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · FL12 EFS
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 185,535 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL12 EFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 185,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL12 EFS 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 (FL12 EFS) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FL12 EFS Mileage History
- 05/04/2024177,230 mi
- 31/03/2025180,387 mi+3,157 mi
- 09/04/2025180,519 mi+132 mi
- 25/03/2026185,527 mi+5,008 mi
- 26/03/2026185,535 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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