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NU12 UON

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 UON
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 145,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 135,296 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Towards the rear weld around central box, hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,365 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 124,636 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,617 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge close to cords showing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,788 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (205/55r16)

Fail 9 Dec 2022 118,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (205/55r16)

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,449 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 111,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 3mm and worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Damper bump stop split

Offside Rear Damper bump stop split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,203 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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NU12 UON is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU12 UON, 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 NU12 UON registered?

NU12 UON is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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