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PX12 PFN

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,756 mi
Last recorded174,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 PFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 174,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 10 Jan 2025 167,252 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 151,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 151,487 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are marked and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,635 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2021 131,635 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,549 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,960 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR WIPER SMEARING

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,875 miles

corrosion to brake discs

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,875 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to brake discs

front tyres worn very low

n s r tyre worn to limit

o s r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,346 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 PFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PX12 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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