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SL12 BDV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 110,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,070 miles

All The rear Suspension Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,496 miles

Central exhaust box has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded and both outer suspension arms but not weakened)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,507 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,044 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 69,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,060 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,082 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Mar 2017 49,020 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,911 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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SL12 BDV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SL12 BDV, 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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SL12 BDV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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