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NL12 XFC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,528 miles

Central exhaust sleeve securing band snapped but still secure with no leaks of exhaust gases

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,848 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted unable to inspect all component's

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,080 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 4mm but low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp is snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,781 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,340 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,314 miles

Coil spring helpers fitted to the rear springs

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,314 miles

Coil spring helpers fitted to the rear springs

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XFC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL12 XFC, 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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NL12 XFC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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