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OV12 NXC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,560 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 161,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 141,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 141,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect evidence of seriously leak in the past (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,344 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has undershields fitted obscuring the view of some components

Winter rated tyres fitted to rear only

Fail 27 Jul 2022 119,631 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has undershields fitted obscuring the view of some components

Winter rated tyres fitted to rear only

Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 87,734 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm changed with spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,260 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 65,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs are corrode on inner face

Fail 3 May 2016 65,628 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs are corrode on inner face

Pass 5 May 2015 49,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NXC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV12 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

OV12 NXC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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