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OV12 VDZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 125,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,637 miles

Front x2 tyres worn

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 95,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,304 miles

o/s/ door mirror indicator cracked only 50% LEDS working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40-18 92 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit close at 1.8mm,and is ON LIMIT,on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close at 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,233 miles

Nearside and offside wiper smearing slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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