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NV61 OGC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,800 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 138,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,051 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/loose

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3.0mm (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 Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,812 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and cracked up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and cracked up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 77,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper handbrake arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and cracked up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and cracked up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,629 miles

all tyres are starting to crack between the treads

under trays fitted preventing proper inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,094 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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NV61 OGC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NV61 OGC, 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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NV61 OGC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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