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SE12 VWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,711 mi
Last recorded119,711 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 VWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,711 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 119,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 118,264 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 117,224 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 2,5 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,989 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear brake ferules starting to corrode in both front and rear wheel arches (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 112,989 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear brake ferules starting to corrode in both front and rear wheel arches (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 111,625 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 111,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 109,652 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 109,645 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 104,009 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,194 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,194 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 72,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,559 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,826 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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SE12 VWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SE12 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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SE12 VWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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