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M12 VAW

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,489 mi
Last recorded41,489 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 39,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2020 21,562 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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M12 VAW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 M12 VAW, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M12 VAW registered?

M12 VAW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is M12 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 VAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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