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AK12 XUB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,062 mi
Last recorded191,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 191,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 164,803 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 164,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 126,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 126,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 93,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,209 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,520 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 XUB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

AK12 XUB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AK12 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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