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VK12 VPC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,564 mi
Last recorded91,564 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,341 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 77,005 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,014 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,035 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,359 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VPC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VK12 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

VK12 VPC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is VK12 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 VPC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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