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N55 THR

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 THR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2026 128,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 120,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,152 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 103,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 103,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 80,797 miles

Undertray+engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 80,797 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Undertray+engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,081 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,788 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 31,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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N55 THR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N55 THR, 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 N55 THR registered?

N55 THR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is N55 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 THR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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