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AK12 GRF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,002 mi
Last recorded29,002 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 29,002 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 28,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,877 miles

Front blades poor

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,767 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 23,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,819 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 GRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

AK12 GRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is AK12 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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