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PF12 CAV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,317 mi
Last recorded203,317 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 CAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 203,317 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 May 2021 203,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 May 2020 180,776 miles

both front tyes scrubbing edges

Fail 20 May 2020 180,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyes scrubbing edges

Pass 13 May 2019 154,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 154,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s rear wheel steel others alloy

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,839 miles

Can not assess brake pipes die to protective under shielding

Fail 9 Feb 2017 147,831 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Can not assess brake pipes die to protective under shielding

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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PF12 CAV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PF12 CAV, 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 PF12 CAV registered?

PF12 CAV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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