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VR56 ADE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR56 ADE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 87,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 84,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,774 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,923 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 81,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached New bottom ball joint mounting bolt loose, tightened up during test. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 123,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,238 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,612 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 58,158 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Side(s) Front Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 58,158 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Side(s) Front Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,736 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 49,295 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 40,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,340 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 33,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2013 60,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,117 miles

both rear upper sidelamps not woking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 36,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,236 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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VR56 ADE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VR56 ADE, 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 VR56 ADE registered?

VR56 ADE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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