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VK05 OUL

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,051 mi
Last recorded176,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 176,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 158,585 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 158,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 139,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 139,000 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve clamps are rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working No water ? (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,980 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2022 102,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread blocks , inner edges

eml light illuminated

Fail 27 Jun 2022 102,099 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread blocks , inner edges

eml light illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 82,000 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure rear bolts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 57,735 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 57,735 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,959 miles

Both rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 43,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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VK05 OUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VK05 OUL, 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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VK05 OUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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