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RJ12 VWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,341 mi
Last recorded41,341 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 40,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 39,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 39,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 37,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 33,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 21,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Traces of fuel around fuel rail area - Can not see visible leak (dripping)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RJ12 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

RJ12 VWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 VWV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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