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OV12 VDG

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,272 mi
Last recorded189,272 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 189,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 189,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 154,596 miles

Emissions No Blip detected

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 154,596 miles

Emissions No Blip detected

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,501 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 138,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 112,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,967 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 91,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in the tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,051 miles

Console bushes splitting

Rear bumpstops splitting

Fail 12 May 2015 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside 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 VDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VDG, 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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OV12 VDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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