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ML12 XPP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 80,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 74,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 66,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 66,695 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 56,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 47,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer braking surface rusted on disc.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer braking surface rusted on disc.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,873 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 42,873 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,546 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 39,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,046 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 XPP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 XPP, 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 ML12 XPP registered?

ML12 XPP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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