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OV12 AVZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,894 mi
Last recorded166,894 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 AVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 166,894 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 166,892 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,137 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight damage

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,938 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight damage

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,039 miles

Front both lower bushes on control arm perished

Offside Rear tyre inner side worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,138 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre very inner edge viod of tread

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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OV12 AVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV12 AVZ, 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 OV12 AVZ registered?

OV12 AVZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is OV12 AVZ safe to buy?

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