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GK12 XHV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,675 mi
Last recorded193,675 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 193,675 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 190,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and components have corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 185,515 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2020 177,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Dec 2020 177,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 175,347 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 171,368 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 159,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,354 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 145,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,104 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,104 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,723 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 210 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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GK12 XHV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK12 XHV, 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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GK12 XHV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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