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NL12 OYN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,893 mi
Last recorded108,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 OYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 106,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 106,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 6 Mar 2023 93,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,275 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,252 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,723 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,794 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,592 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 40,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,335 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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NL12 OYN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OYN, 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 OYN registered?

NL12 OYN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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