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L12 SOP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 71,298 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 64,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 58,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,807 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 43,300 miles

Coolant leak coolant pump

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

Pass 25 May 2021 34,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 32,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 27,825 miles

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

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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L12 SOP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 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 L12 SOP, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L12 SOP registered?

L12 SOP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is L12 SOP safe to buy?

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