2012 Skoda Octavia · 37,699 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Octavia reliability
2012 Skoda Octavias fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Octavia years (37,699 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 109,715
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,699
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.7%
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.83%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.84%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2012 Skoda Octavias fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Octavia years (37,699 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.43% of tests), position lamp not working (3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Skoda Octavia shows 109,715 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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