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SK12 VZA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 144,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 144,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,828 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear outer sill has accident damage

Fail 2 May 2018 109,784 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear outer sill has accident damage

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/f mirror cover due to being broken, not protruding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,296 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 28,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

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 VZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZA, 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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SK12 VZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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