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SL12 DPK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,361 mi
Last recorded254,361 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 254,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 230,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 205,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 167,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 167,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 167,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 135,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 135,845 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 97,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SL12 DPK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL12 DPK, 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 SL12 DPK registered?

SL12 DPK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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