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VK12 NXT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,852 mi
Last recorded156,852 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 NXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 148,579 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 148,579 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 131,668 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn close to cord

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 120,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VK12 NXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK12 NXT, 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 VK12 NXT registered?

VK12 NXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is VK12 NXT safe to buy?

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