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SM06 ROW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,377 mi
Last recorded202,377 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 ROW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 202,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 190,182 miles

rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms showing signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 177,035 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 177,015 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 161,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 148,556 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

centre exhaust mounting clamps corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,131 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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SM06 ROW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM06 ROW, 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 SM06 ROW registered?

SM06 ROW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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