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SL12 KKF

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

278,488 mi
Last recorded278,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 278,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 275,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 270,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 270,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 265,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 260,537 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 260,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 255,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 249,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 249,081 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 215,027 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 213,653 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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 KKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KKF, 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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SL12 KKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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