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SB61 TBO

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,552 mi
Last recorded150,552 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 TBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 150,552 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,312 miles

Fuel light on.

General corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 26 Sep 2025 139,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel light on.

General corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint lose and broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 117,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint lose and broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 61,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,559 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,765 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,108 miles

Child seat fitted o/s rear seat belt not full inspection

Engine covers fitted restricts vision

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

Undertrays fitted restricts vision

Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SB61 TBO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 TBO, 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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SB61 TBO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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