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PK12 ZTZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,495 mi
Last recorded176,495 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 176,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 166,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 153,648 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 139,653 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 139,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 116,405 miles

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

o/s/r tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Fail 22 May 2017 116,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2016 94,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cracking in tyre tread pattern.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 22 May 2015 72,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 72,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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PK12 ZTZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK12 ZTZ, 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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PK12 ZTZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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