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RE61 XMG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 XMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 94,255 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 3 May 2024 88,496 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 76,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 67,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,632 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake guide is fouling reverse travel operation (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,960 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE61 XMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE61 XMG, 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 RE61 XMG registered?

RE61 XMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is RE61 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 XMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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