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SK61 EKX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,547 mi
Last recorded136,547 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 EKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 119,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,695 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,695 miles

Nearside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel hard to turn (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,346 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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SK61 EKX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK61 EKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK61 EKX registered?

SK61 EKX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is SK61 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 EKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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