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VN61 OPR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,798 mi
Last recorded45,798 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 45,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 42,463 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 39,881 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 37,053 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,391 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread, Tyre starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread, Tyre stating to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres have perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 28,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread, Tyre starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on inner tread, Tyre stating to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres have perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen sticker in swept area drivers side, repositioned to near side of windscreen out of swept area. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 25,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen sticker in swept area drivers side, repositioned to near side of windscreen out of swept area. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Repositioned out of swept area (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 20,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,630 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 OPR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN61 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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