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L50 MAW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,189 mi
Last recorded93,189 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,676 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,076 miles

slight damage to windscreen

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,105 miles

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,823 miles

Centre Front items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L50 MAW 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 92.9%.

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 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 L50 MAW, 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 L50 MAW registered?

L50 MAW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is L50 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 MAW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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