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SK12 VDM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,156 mi
Last recorded162,156 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 162,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 162,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 156,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 156,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 145,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 127,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 108,145 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 108,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR brake sticking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,092 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

OSR brake sticking

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 22,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

OSR brake sticking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR brake sticking slightly

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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SK12 VDM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK12 VDM, 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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SK12 VDM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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