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VN12 VEK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 116,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 110,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust sleeve clamp insecure / broken

Pass 17 Jun 2024 105,922 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,662 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both tyres stepped on inside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2023 101,662 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,057 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 28 Jun 2022 96,966 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,582 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn

centre exhaust clamp is corroed

corrosion to rear suspension conponents

front brakes have slight imblance

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,532 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP PRETTY CORRODED .

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,532 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP PRETTY CORRODED .

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam high offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,870 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,600 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 VEK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN12 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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