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MV12 CSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 132,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,438 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 120,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly distorted

Fail 9 Oct 2021 83,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly distorted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,972 miles

Nearside Rear trye wearing on inner edge feathering

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge feathering

Fail 20 Oct 2020 74,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear trye wearing on inner edge feathering

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge feathering

Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 29,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2016 26,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 21,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV12 CSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV12 CSU, 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 MV12 CSU registered?

MV12 CSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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