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NV12 KGU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,903 mi
Last recorded190,903 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 KGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 190,903 miles

rear axle and rear spring support bottom arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2025 181,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 181,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 170,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 161,426 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 161,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 143,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,778 miles

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 2 Sep 2020 115,566 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 115,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,602 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,856 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,798 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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NV12 KGU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV12 KGU, 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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NV12 KGU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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