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PK62 LCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

342,465 mi
Last recorded342,465 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 LCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 342,465 miles

o/s/f indicator discoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2023 341,974 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 341,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 290,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 290,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 279,358 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 279,358 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Mirror side indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 202,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ware 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,015 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 122,015 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 51,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,975 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)

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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PK62 LCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK62 LCU, 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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PK62 LCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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