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AK62 PYZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 76,525 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 57,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,780 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 41,778 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to coil spring broken likely to shift into tyre causing damage (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 38,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 29,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,423 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 PYZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYZ, 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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AK62 PYZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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