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GU12 PZC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 PZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,140 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 79,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,637 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,562 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 47,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 47,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre tread out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread out of shape

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 PZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

GU12 PZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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