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AJ12 KVD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,005 mi
Last recorded147,005 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 147,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 147,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 126,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,837 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 107,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,433 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,356 miles

Emission pass 0.00, temp probe used

Offside Front Tyre low at very inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,375 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 May 2016 44,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower under tray insecure

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 29,776 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ12 KVD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 KVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ12 KVD registered?

AJ12 KVD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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