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NV61 SVR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,195 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 110,195 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 97,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coil spring support arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn coil spring support arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged slight damage to side repeater lens ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,398 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 64,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,666 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps flickering (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,913 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,288 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inside edge.

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 SVR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV61 SVR, 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 NV61 SVR registered?

NV61 SVR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is NV61 SVR safe to buy?

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