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NL12 KZA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,611 mi
Last recorded149,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 KZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 149,611 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 149,611 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 146,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2024 138,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 130,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 130,829 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 107,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 106,759 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 94,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,645 miles

vehicle has been lowered and all four coil springs showing signs of corrision

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,009 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,009 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,570 miles

Emissions too low for smoke meter pick up

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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NL12 KZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL12 KZA, 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 NL12 KZA registered?

NL12 KZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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