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AF12 NDL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 25% of lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 142,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 25% of lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 121,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,823 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,175 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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AF12 NDL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF12 NDL, 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 AF12 NDL registered?

AF12 NDL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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