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AO12 AUF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,511 mi
Last recorded143,511 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 143,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 137,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 11 Apr 2025 137,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,596 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 121,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,487 miles

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

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

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

diesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear

Pass 11 Jul 2020 97,332 miles

diesel particulate filter fitted (Emissions clear)

Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,443 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,652 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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AO12 AUF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 AUF, 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 AO12 AUF registered?

AO12 AUF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AO12 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AUF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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