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VN61 NKZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbones/spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,331 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbones/spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,003 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring mount arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring mount arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,448 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,999 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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VN61 NKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 VN61 NKZ, 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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VN61 NKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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