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AP07 RUS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 RUS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,161 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,767 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin and discs in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,148 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edge

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted-undertray damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,134 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure incomplete (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

uneven tread wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,134 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached sleeve corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure incomplete (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

uneven tread wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,281 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,847 miles

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,558 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,099 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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AP07 RUS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP07 RUS, 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 AP07 RUS registered?

AP07 RUS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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