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GV12 TXL

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,909 mi
Last recorded184,909 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,909 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 184,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 172,662 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 152,977 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 152,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,470 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51 miles

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 TXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TXL, 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 GV12 TXL registered?

GV12 TXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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