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GU12 PKV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 PKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 128,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,000 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2024 117,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2023 115,784 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front brake discs pitted and corroded

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2022 108,864 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,462 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear have slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perished/worn beyond service level

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU12 PKV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 PKV, 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 GU12 PKV registered?

GU12 PKV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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