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NU12 CLX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,499 mi
Last recorded203,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 CLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 203,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 203,499 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 191,607 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 191,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 181,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 181,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,193 miles

no smoke

Fail 9 Jun 2022 162,193 miles

no smoke

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 154,135 miles

exhaust sleeve corded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 144,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 132,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,205 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre lumpy on inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,404 miles

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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NU12 CLX 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 70.6%.

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 NU12 CLX, 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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NU12 CLX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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