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SW04 BCW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,203 mi
Last recorded108,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 BCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,528 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 80,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,071 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 55,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 52,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 45,185 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 37,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,833 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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SW04 BCW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW04 BCW, 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

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What year was SW04 BCW registered?

SW04 BCW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SW04 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 BCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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