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RA12 TCO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 TCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 91,857 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,477 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge and perishing (2019 tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low and has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filler cap seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 70,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog light loose

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp loose

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs starting to score and pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 51,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamp was hanging out of its locators on presentation, it will not clip back, and is still loose.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted distorted in two spots, well below service standard. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking as well as wearing on the inner edge, lowest tread 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking as well as wearing on the inner edge, lowest tread 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick not fully home, spray passed seal, cleaned and pushed to correct place. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,004 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,023 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 28 Apr 2015 21,922 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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RA12 TCO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA12 TCO, 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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RA12 TCO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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