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AK12 GSV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,492 mi
Last recorded159,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 159,492 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 159,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,492 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 130,150 miles

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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,352 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,352 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 32,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,957 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 GSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK12 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

AK12 GSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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