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EN12 VCY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 VCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,863 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 96,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 70,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 66,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 59,430 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,146 miles

no revs detected for emissions

Fail 13 Dec 2017 52,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no revs detected for emissions

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,994 miles

emissions not detected during test

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,954 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EN12 VCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN12 VCY, 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 EN12 VCY registered?

EN12 VCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is EN12 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 VCY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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