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AK61 ZFW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

353,889 mi
Last recorded353,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 353,889 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 353,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 353,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 348,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 341,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 335,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 327,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 321,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 311,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 300,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 288,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 276,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 258,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 239,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 216,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 194,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 173,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 173,788 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 150,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK61 ZFW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK61 ZFW, 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 AK61 ZFW registered?

AK61 ZFW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AK61 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ZFW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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