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PE12 VJA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

264,181 mi
Last recorded264,181 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 264,181 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 261,246 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 242,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 236,536 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 236,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 223,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 211,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 197,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 185,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 172,781 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 172,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 143,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 122,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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PE12 VJA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE12 VJA, 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 PE12 VJA registered?

PE12 VJA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for PE12 VJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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