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AV12 XDG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2026 138,105 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,817 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly damaged

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,043 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Jun 2023 122,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,740 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,035 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,222 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,940 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,342 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,342 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge raised tread

Offside Rear tyre deep cut cords not exposed at present

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV12 XDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV12 XDG, 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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AV12 XDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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