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SA12 CYC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,606 mi
Last recorded133,606 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 133,606 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 121,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 110,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 110,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 105,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 94,711 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 94,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 90,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 90,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,497 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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SA12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SA12 CYC, 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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SA12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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