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SK12 VEF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,095 mi
Last recorded170,095 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 170,095 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2019 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken plus strut bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2017 163,003 miles

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

unable to rev vehicle for smoke test

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to rev vehilce for smoke test

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front& rear (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing thin inner edges

emission to clean to detect for the limited rpms

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,200 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SK12 VEF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK12 VEF, 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 SK12 VEF registered?

SK12 VEF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is SK12 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 VEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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