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A3 PVF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,144 mi
Last recorded76,144 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,314 miles

Front items removed from windscreen prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars in tread

Rear rear callipers showing signs of brake fluid residue. NOT leaking at time of test

both rear tyres cracking in the 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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A3 PVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 PVF?

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What year was A3 PVF registered?

A3 PVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is A3 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PVF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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