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N888 VRS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 132,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,952 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,635 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 85,633 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 w (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,690 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,690 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,064 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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N888 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N888 VRS, 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 N888 VRS registered?

N888 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is N888 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 VRS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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