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SM12 NPU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,344 mi
Last recorded220,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 220,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 188,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 155,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 109,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,562 miles

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,164 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Bulb failure warning light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,608 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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SM12 NPU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM12 NPU, 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 SM12 NPU registered?

SM12 NPU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is SM12 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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