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VN12 VDZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 109,140 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,962 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 96,962 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight bind rear whweels

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,260 miles

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,080 miles

both rear bumpstops slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,201 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,027 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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VN12 VDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN12 VDZ, 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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VN12 VDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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