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NX12 SXP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,778 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 79,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 76,515 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,838 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,087 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,129 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected on emissions test

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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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NX12 SXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX12 SXP, 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 NX12 SXP registered?

NX12 SXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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