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V999 BOW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

225,147 mi
Last recorded225,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 BOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 225,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 217,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 198,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 198,192 miles

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 180,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 168,836 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 162,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 156,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 147,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,590 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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V999 BOW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 V999 BOW, 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 V999 BOW registered?

V999 BOW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for V999 BOW 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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