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VE61 OVD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 77,641 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 76,161 miles

both front tyres well worn and very well worn on inside edges 205/60/15

both rear tyres well worn and perishing

Pass 18 May 2023 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 74,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 71,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 68,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 66,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 63,227 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 63,227 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slight binding (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake very slight binding

Pass 18 May 2017 51,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,577 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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VE61 OVD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VE61 OVD, 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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VE61 OVD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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