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SEW 11Y

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 11Y
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 145,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 136,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 127,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,862 miles

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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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SEW 11Y is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SEW 11Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEW 11Y registered?

SEW 11Y is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is SEW 11Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEW 11Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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