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SO12 EDL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 146,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 95,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,444 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 66,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,728 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,707 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 53,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,503 miles

Front brake hose ends and centre crimps corroding esp /os

Front exhaust sleeve joint repaired with jubilee clips

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear antirollbar is quite corroded in various places

both rear and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2018 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake hose ends and centre crimps corroding esp /os

Front exhaust sleeve joint repaired with jubilee clips

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

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

Rear antirollbar is quite corroded in various places

both rear and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,588 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken (7.1.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,231 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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SO12 EDL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO12 EDL, 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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SO12 EDL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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