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PX12 OZC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,750 mi
Last recorded200,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 OZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 200,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Mar 2026 184,232 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 17 Mar 2026 183,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 29 Sep 2025 168,150 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 29 Sep 2025 168,150 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 1 Apr 2025 152,630 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both Rear (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,476 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted unable To See Certain testable Items

Fail 18 Sep 2024 136,576 miles

Road wheel fixing missing Both Rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,013 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 122,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,086 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,561 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,924 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,938 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 52,938 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,826 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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PX12 OZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX12 OZC, 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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PX12 OZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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