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KE12 DZC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

304,107 mi
Last recorded304,107 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 DZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 304,107 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 304,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 264,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 226,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 188,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 169,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 168,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed Drivers seat belt severely frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,694 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KE12 DZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE12 DZC, 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 KE12 DZC registered?

KE12 DZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KE12 DZC safe to buy?

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