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OV12 OFG

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 OFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 138,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,581 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 116,838 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure connection retaining straps corroded away insecure blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb incorrect colour (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb incorrect colour (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 88,364 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken lamp not working

Fail 20 May 2019 88,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear renew bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/40 r 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken lamp not working

Pass 23 May 2018 78,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 67,728 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 67,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,817 miles

Engine and body under trays fitted not allowing full inspection during the MOT

Pass 15 May 2015 33,659 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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OV12 OFG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

OV12 OFG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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