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SD12 EPV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,164 mi
Last recorded164,164 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,164 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 164,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 147,747 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,248 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,632 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre & scrubbed on inner edge

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,031 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,107 miles

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

Spare tyre flat

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 EPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EPV, 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 SD12 EPV registered?

SD12 EPV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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