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NV12 NPN

2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs63,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Vrs
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,661 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 95,415 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 88,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working fluid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable area ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on, indicating one or more tyre pressures are low.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Vrs?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,390
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5
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NV12 NPN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,670 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 Vrs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV12 NPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Vrs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia Vrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV12 NPN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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