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RO12 AYD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

240,014 mi
Last recorded240,014 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 AYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 240,014 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 240,000 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play check on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 205,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 205,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 189,920 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 189,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit used (0.50) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 173,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 171,506 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 171,393 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 147,372 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 147,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear age cracks between treads

Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear age cracks between treads

Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,860 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

one of offside multiple rear lamps inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

one of offside multiple rear lamps inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,134 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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RO12 AYD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RO12 AYD, 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 RO12 AYD registered?

RO12 AYD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RO12 AYD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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