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SW12 AUA

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,183 mi
Last recorded90,183 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 90,183 miles

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

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded broken of

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 87,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,120 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 83,118 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 61,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,375 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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SW12 AUA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW12 AUA, 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 SW12 AUA registered?

SW12 AUA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SW12 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 AUA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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