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SK12 VZS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

323,981 mi
Last recorded323,981 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 323,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 323,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 318,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 288,910 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 288,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 248,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 247,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 227,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 209,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 193,036 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 193,024 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 174,748 miles

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

drivers floor matt covering acc pedal

Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,022 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,690 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 119,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,771 miles

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 VZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

SK12 VZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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