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SV12 LFA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,736 mi
Last recorded95,736 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 86,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,030 miles

under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc face deteriorated/corroding

Rear axle beam and suspension arms quite rusty/corroding

Rear wiper motor faulty stops for no reason anywhere.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 62,786 miles

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

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

Front exhaust sleeve joint very heavily corroded away.

Offside Rear Outer brake disc face deteriorated/corroding

Rear axle beam and suspension arms quite rusty/corroding

Rear wiper motor faulty stops for no reason anywhere.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,987 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,057 miles

Central exhaust sleeve joint corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,663 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,794 miles

both rear tyres are at 3mm and are cracking

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 LFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFA, 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 SV12 LFA registered?

SV12 LFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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