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M24 SLE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,799 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2025 114,796 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,766 miles

service light on dash

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Fail 16 Oct 2024 105,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service light on dash

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,400 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall buld 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge buld 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 62,986 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2020 62,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,783 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats at rear ()

Fail 30 Jun 2018 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats at rear ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,567 miles

child seat in rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre inner edge has wear

Fail 12 Jun 2015 28,596 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre inner edge has wear

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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M24 SLE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M24 SLE, 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 M24 SLE registered?

M24 SLE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is M24 SLE safe to buy?

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