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ML12 CVS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,704 mi
Last recorded159,704 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 CVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 159,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,418 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 139,418 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 84,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,732 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,776 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,776 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,811 miles

o/s mirror damage

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s mirror damage

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,234 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 29,432 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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ML12 CVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML12 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML12 CVS registered?

ML12 CVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ML12 CVS safe to buy?

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