2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · A7 NUA
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2012. Recorded mileage 127,759 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A7 NUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 127,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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A7 NUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (A7 NUA) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A7 NUA Mileage History
- 13/09/202299,751 mi
- 19/08/2023111,078 mi+11,327 mi
- 23/08/2024118,277 mi+7,199 mi
- 06/09/2025123,486 mi+5,209 mi
- 22/08/2026127,759 mi+4,273 mi
Average of roughly 7,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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