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AK12 EEU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,014 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower console bushes spitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear both rear bump stops broken.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear bump stops broken.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,072 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear console bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn bald inner edge

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn bald inner edge

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

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 74,786 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 22 May 2019 74,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,301 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 EEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEU, 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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AK12 EEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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