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OY12 VVU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,018 mi
Last recorded224,018 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 224,018 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 201,611 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 194,281 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 169,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 156,579 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 156,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,089 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,087 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 25,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 24,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OY12 VVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY12 VVU, 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 OY12 VVU registered?

OY12 VVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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