2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · SK12 VKS
2012 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 185,395 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK12 VKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 185,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK12 VKS 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 (SK12 VKS) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SK12 VKS Mileage History
- 18/10/2022127,021 mi
- 14/10/2023138,240 mi+11,219 mi
- 14/10/2024146,889 mi+8,649 mi
- 06/10/2025171,796 mi+24,907 mi
- 13/10/2026185,395 mi+13,599 mi
Average of roughly 14,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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