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GV12 SVC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,097 mi
Last recorded122,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 115,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 112,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spit (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,455 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 110,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,824 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tyres worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear the n/s/r rear number plate light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2019 72,587 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tyres worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear the n/s/r rear number plate light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,131 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,490 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,503 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to develop splits on inner sidewall

nsr tyre starting to develop splits on inner sidewall

osf tyre starting to develop splits on inner sidewall

osr tyre starting to develop splits on inner sidewall

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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GV12 SVC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV12 SVC, 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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GV12 SVC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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