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SL12 XNH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 115,087 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,796 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 89,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to nsf headlamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,350 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly separating

brake hoses corroded

front brake discs worn corroded, imbalance and pulse

front reg plate deteriorated

ns tail outer lamp not working

rear brake discs corrosion and discoloured

Fail 21 Dec 2020 81,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes slightly separating

brake hoses corroded

front brake discs worn corroded, imbalance and pulse

front reg plate deteriorated

ns tail outer lamp not working

rear brake discs corrosion and discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,584 miles

front brake imbalance, nsf disc inner corroded, rear discs corroded

ns outer tail lamp

osf tyre worn close to limit, edge worn 2254018

reg plates deteriorating

some components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,584 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and strut mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance, nsf disc inner corroded, rear discs corroded

ns outer tail lamp

osf tyre worn close to limit, edge worn 2254018

play nsf roll bar link

reg plates deteriorating

some components corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded sleeve clamp missing and badly corroded

front brake inner face worn/corroded

suspect nsr spring broken

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,237 miles

coolant level low

exhaust sleeve clamps badly deteriorated

front brake imbalance discs and pads worn corroded

ns tail lamp outer

osf tyre worn edge 2254018

parking brake lever tight

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,237 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust sleeve clamps badly deteriorated

front brake imbalance discs and pads worn corroded

ns tail lamp outer

osf tyre worn edge 2254018

parking brake lever tight

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 45,816 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake discs inner worn corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight play nsf arm bush

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,315 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 XNH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL12 XNH, 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 XNH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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