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GX12 VZT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 98,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,291 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 88,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,321 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,321 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2x bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,071 miles

Nearside Front indicator on mirror has a cracked lens and one led not working

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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GX12 VZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX12 VZT, 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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GX12 VZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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