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M88 PSE

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,186 mi
Last recorded132,186 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 PSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,940 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp corroded and broken

eml light temperamental

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Fail 1 Dec 2023 112,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamp corroded and broken

eml light temperamental

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,961 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm also wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 106,961 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm also wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,137 miles

Offside Front side repeater lamp faint

front tyres down to 2mm (1.6mm limit)

Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 73,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 61,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

under body panels fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,158 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 32,204 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M88 PSE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M88 PSE, 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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M88 PSE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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