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SD12 MSO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,545 mi
Last recorded184,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 MSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 184,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 171,457 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Pass 3 Jul 2024 161,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,984 miles

Slight movement offside rear antiroll bar link

Stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,700 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,373 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,921 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 MSO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD12 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

SD12 MSO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is SD12 MSO safe to buy?

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