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NU12 XBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,435 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 125,435 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 115,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high,Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,866 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,493 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pipes cover with undersheild

front and rear suspension components covered with undersheild

front wipers worn

full undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,465 miles

All brake discs corroded

Under-body corroded in all areas

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,282 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,109 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread also wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 XBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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