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SA12 SLZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,761 mi
Last recorded205,761 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 205,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 205,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working BROKEN (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 195,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 195,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 184,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 184,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 165,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and beads ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 165,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and beads ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 163,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,006 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,873 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,800 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 121,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,704 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 93,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 93,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,701 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 SLZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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