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AK12 GTU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,585 mi
Last recorded117,585 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Constant Velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2022 91,156 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,835 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,439 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,006 miles

Zero emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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 GTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc 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 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 GTU registered?

AK12 GTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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