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K5 PGT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

224,863 mi
Last recorded224,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 PGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 224,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 219,672 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 215,474 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sills under tray

Pass 17 Dec 2021 171,870 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,911 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 162,911 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 135,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,326 miles

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 21 Oct 2016 91,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat belt

Nearside Rear underbody guard requires attention

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,579 miles

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

front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

offside rear bumper edge bent / damaged

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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K5 PGT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 K5 PGT, 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 K5 PGT registered?

K5 PGT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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