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SJ12 XWP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019
Pass 15 Nov 2017 239,039 miles

Oil leak ()

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Fail 15 Nov 2017 239,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 198,240 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

o/s and n/s/r tyre s low on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 154,228 miles

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Fail 18 Nov 2015 154,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,048 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 111,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,407 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,325 miles

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

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

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 XWP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ12 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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