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SJ12 XWU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

390,311 mi
Last recorded390,311 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 390,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 331,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 275,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 240,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 211,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 177,560 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 177,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 139,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,385 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 90,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,331 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 XWU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWU, 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 SJ12 XWU registered?

SJ12 XWU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 XWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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