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M17 AVT

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,037 mi
Last recorded153,037 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 AVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 153,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 141,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,703 miles

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely worn on inside edge and worn rough (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear subframe generally corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,462 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 80,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,103 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 zr18 92y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 zr18 92y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 46,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M17 AVT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M17 AVT, 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 M17 AVT registered?

M17 AVT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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