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SV12 LDJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,635 mi
Last recorded170,635 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 170,635 miles

NSF spring corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear lower suspension arms and links corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension arm and link bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 155,523 miles

Front both front tyres wearing low and on edges esp n/s

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam and main arms and link arms quite rusty corroded

Rear various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s floor pan cover missing o/s is damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2022 143,685 miles

Both floor underpans broken

Front brake pads worn

NSF spring corroded

NSR bump stop fallen apart

NSR reflector cracked

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower suspension links corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,809 miles

OSR tyre cracking

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 130,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

OSR tyre cracking

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,537 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 119,276 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in zone a greater than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front repeater light has one faulty led

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front repeater light has one faulty led

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,409 miles

Nearside Front susp arm rear bush starting to split/wear

Offside Front susp arm rear bush starting to split/wear

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 33,726 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 33,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 12,548 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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SV12 LDJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SV12 LDJ, 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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SV12 LDJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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