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VN12 ZNR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 142,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,147 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2025 135,147 miles

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

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 133,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,979 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,638 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 123,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,387 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 114,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,553 miles

Offside Rear OSR Tyre is punctured

Pass 18 May 2017 85,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZNR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

VN12 ZNR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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