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SM12 MGY

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 46,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,441 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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SM12 MGY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM12 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 MGY registered?

SM12 MGY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SM12 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 MGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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