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N3 VTA

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 117,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 99,720 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,710 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneaven wear

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N3 VTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N3 VTA, 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 N3 VTA registered?

N3 VTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is N3 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 VTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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