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NL12 XFF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

285,074 mi
Last recorded285,074 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 285,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 247,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 247,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 224,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2019 201,853 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 201,843 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 170,565 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 170,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 159,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes just met balance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

rev limiter activated emissions unable to read

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,056 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 XFF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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