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SC07 BAX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,202 mi
Last recorded159,202 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC07 BAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 159,202 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 158,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,676 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust clamp/sleeve partially broken , still secure

Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,161 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,878 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,606 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 110,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,534 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside rear ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside rear ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,953 miles

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

items removed for windscreen before test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,618 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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SC07 BAX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC07 BAX, 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 SC07 BAX registered?

SC07 BAX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2012.

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