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PB08 DAY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,494 mi
Last recorded56,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB08 DAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 56,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 42,432 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,841 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 34,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,241 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,045 miles

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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PB08 DAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PB08 DAY, 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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PB08 DAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PB08 DAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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