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SD12 EPO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,071 mi
Last recorded187,071 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 EPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 187,071 miles

NO LOCKING DEVICE FITTED TO N/S/F FRONT WISHBONE BOLT

Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,415 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately vehicle suspension repaired not to manufacturer specification, but within mot parameters ,no locking device fitted to the securing nut on suspension bolt (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 166,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush exessive play on arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front worn on edge

n/s/f back plate fouling disc

spare tyre punctured and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,129 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak under engine

Pass 16 Oct 2015 129,080 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak under engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,862 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Wiper assembly missin

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper inopperative

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,783 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper inopperative

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,143 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,640 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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SD12 EPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD12 EPO, 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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SD12 EPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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