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RJ12 VPV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,174 mi
Last recorded146,174 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 146,174 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 146,161 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 61,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ12 VPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ12 VPV, 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 RJ12 VPV registered?

RJ12 VPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RJ12 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 VPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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