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EK12 SSZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

276,868 mi
Last recorded276,868 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 276,868 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2019 258,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 241,348 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2018 220,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 201,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 175,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 172,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 172,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 161,926 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 161,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 161,053 miles

Front Brake Imbalance: 22%

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside front drivers door mirror indicator side-repeater not fully functioning

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 140,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,421 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,034 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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EK12 SSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK12 SSZ, 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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EK12 SSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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