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AK12 BWJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

212,036 mi
Last recorded212,036 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 212,036 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2021 177,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 151,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 150,902 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 150,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,193 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,675 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

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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AK12 BWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 BWJ, 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 AK12 BWJ registered?

AK12 BWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is AK12 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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