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AF12 UTU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside - spring cup arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre 3 to 4 mm

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 77,771 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,564 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,094 miles

The n/s/r brake pads are very worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

The n/s/r brake pads are very worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 30,868 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 UTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

AF12 UTU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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