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SA12 OEG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,952 mi
Last recorded115,952 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 115,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 115,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,026 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 83,085 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 69,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

throttle sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn heavily on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,840 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 OEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA12 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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