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VA12 GDY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,563 mi
Last recorded67,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 GDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,005 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 1.6mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 1.6mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,085 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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VA12 GDY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VA12 GDY, 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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VA12 GDY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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