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RV12 TKD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 TKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front has light misty of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn outerr edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and close to legal limit centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 123,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and close to legal limit centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,342 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front cracking and perished inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 118,341 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front upper ball joints rubber dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels 195/65 R15 instead fitted 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front cracking and perished inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,858 miles

Slight fluid stain near side rear brake caliper.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,931 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 57,821 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 41,643 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RV12 TKD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV12 TKD, 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 RV12 TKD registered?

RV12 TKD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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