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SJ12 XWN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

224,540 mi
Last recorded224,540 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 224,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 224,536 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 224,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside driveshaft cv/joint clicking in lock

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Sep 2019 207,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 207,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 207,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 189,071 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 20 Mar 2019 189,068 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 189,067 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight noise from strut top bearing

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 173,345 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front side repeater outer cover damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 170,838 miles

Offside side repeater lense damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 170,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside side repeater lense damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 170,047 miles

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

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

n/s/r bottom side light inopp

o/s indicator repeater lense damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,077 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,586 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,477 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 142,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,868 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,629 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,586 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,198 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,925 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

plastic covers fitted under vechile

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,574 miles

no emissions due to no reading due to low output at tailpipe low emissin type vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11 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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SJ12 XWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ12 XWN, 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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SJ12 XWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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