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AK62 EFM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,802 miles

HEAD LAMP AIMS TESTED AS PRESENTED,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened &SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 70,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

HEAD LAMP AIMS TESTED AS PRESENTED,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED /CRACKED, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened &SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 59,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,103 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 50,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,002 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 38,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,691 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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AK62 EFM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK62 EFM, 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 AK62 EFM registered?

AK62 EFM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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