CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN61 AYO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,452 mi
Last recorded146,452 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 AYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,064 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 141,064 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm, rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,392 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,392 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both front springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake calliper lever seized in position (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,396 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 75,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,273 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN61 AYO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SN61 AYO, 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

How do I check the history of SN61 AYO?

You can check the full history of SN61 AYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN61 AYO registered?

SN61 AYO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is SN61 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN61 AYO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN61 AYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN61 AYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.