2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · VS12 VRS
2012 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,780 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VS12 VRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 73,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VS12 VRS 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 (VS12 VRS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VS12 VRS Mileage History
- 26/03/202461,491 mi
- 21/03/202568,359 mi+6,868 mi
- 21/03/202568,359 mi
- 26/03/202673,780 mi+5,421 mi
- 26/03/202673,780 mi
Average of roughly 6,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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