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SL62 XBK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

352,751 mi
Last recorded352,751 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 XBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 352,751 miles

front bumper scrapped

Fail 4 Nov 2022 352,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement outer casing missing (10.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn support arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn support arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 324,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 324,133 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 295,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 295,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 274,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 259,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 243,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 226,152 miles

d.p.f.has welded repair

Pass 1 Nov 2017 201,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 178,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,316 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r tyre underinflated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 24,777 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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SL62 XBK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SL62 XBK, 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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SL62 XBK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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