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VN12 VOF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,259 miles

all four tyres wearign close to legal limit

both front shockers damp

engine covers fitted

oil leak

os number pkate light inop

slight wear om front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2023 55,162 miles

osf tyre wearing close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nsf shocker damp

nsf tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2023 55,162 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nsf shocker damp

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,015 miles

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2021 41,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2016 26,266 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,830 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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 VOF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VOF, 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 VN12 VOF registered?

VN12 VOF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VN12 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 VOF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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