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GL12 EKA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,328 mi
Last recorded113,328 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,328 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 21 May 2020 107,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,893 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 67,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 53,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,542 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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GL12 EKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL12 EKA, 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 GL12 EKA registered?

GL12 EKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is GL12 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 EKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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