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VN12 VNU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,798 mi
Last recorded137,798 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 137,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,768 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working on multi bulb unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface over spray paint (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,817 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts To Sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN12 VNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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