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L7 ASH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,267 mi
Last recorded149,267 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ASH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 149,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,655 miles

Centre engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view of 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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L7 ASH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L7 ASH, 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 L7 ASH registered?

L7 ASH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is L7 ASH safe to buy?

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