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AK12 BWL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,387 mi
Last recorded76,387 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,610 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic covers under vehicle prevent thorough inspection.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,876 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,704 miles

Front tyres 3.0mm/3.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,972 miles

Bulb failure lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish /cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish /cracking between tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,481 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator affecting fog lamp (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish /cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish /cracking between tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,983 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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AK12 BWL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

AK12 BWL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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