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VK12 XNM

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,834 mi
Last recorded95,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 95,834 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 21 Sep 2026 95,832 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,455 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 57,923 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 39,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,618 miles

engine runs too clean for smoke test

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 XNM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

VK12 XNM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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