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OV61 VGX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,402 mi
Last recorded78,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on o/s/r arm

Fail 13 Jan 2025 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on o/s/r arm

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,761 miles

cracking on rear tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,305 miles

cracking on rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,952 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2020 49,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,975 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tyread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tyread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads low [2mm]

Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

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 VGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

OV61 VGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is OV61 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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