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SL12 XNZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,709 mi
Last recorded156,709 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 156,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 156,697 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed smoking excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 137,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 117,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 117,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,847 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

component corrosion, rear suspension arms badly corroded

rear brake discs and pads worn to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured at end

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

Offside Front slight play os link

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

all coil springs corroded to badly corroded

both front shockys corroded to badly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished and cut nsf

various component corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,027 miles

both rear brakes slight binds

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,889 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

osr coil spring suspect broken in arm

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,692 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,335 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 XNZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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