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SB12 VSG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,238 mi
Last recorded167,238 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2018 167,238 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 150,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,702 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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SB12 VSG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB12 VSG, 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 SB12 VSG registered?

SB12 VSG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SB12 VSG safe to buy?

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