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M26 NPW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 NPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 135,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,839 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,122 miles

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))

Rear Bump stops worn

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,237 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,856 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,082 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,988 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Small cracks in tyre treads

Offside Rear Small cracks in tyre treads

Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,383 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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M26 NPW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M26 NPW, 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 M26 NPW registered?

M26 NPW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is M26 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 NPW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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