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EL54 KAR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 KAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 167,429 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 148,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,952 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

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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EL54 KAR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL54 KAR, 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 EL54 KAR registered?

EL54 KAR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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