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OV12 OFB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 OFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,508 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 6 Dec 2022 73,054 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 73,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 65,460 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads excessively worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 60,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 60,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,204 miles

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

Vehicle is currently vinyl wrapped yellow but is originally silver

Pass 25 May 2016 43,897 miles

Vehicle is currently vinyl wrapped yellow but is originally silver

Pass 28 May 2015 30,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OFB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

OV12 OFB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is OV12 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 OFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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