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OV61 VFY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,445 mi
Last recorded154,445 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 154,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 150,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 128,107 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 123,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,350 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,003 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,003 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,993 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge also cracked in tread

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

windscreen chipped

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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OV61 VFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV61 VFY, 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 OV61 VFY registered?

OV61 VFY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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