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ST12 TMU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,507 mi
Last recorded168,507 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 168,507 miles

Nearside Front TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Front Inner TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,944 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 161,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER DISC SIGNIFICANTLY WORN AND PITTED DUE TO PAD AND CALIPER FAILING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER BRAKE PAD DUE TO CALIPER FAILING (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2025 154,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 134,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 106,913 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 97,282 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 97,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 88,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,060 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,697 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 70,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,737 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2017 55,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,325 miles

both rear tyres have light age cracks (at inner edges)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn at inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,372 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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ST12 TMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST12 TMU, 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 ST12 TMU registered?

ST12 TMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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