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SW12 GXS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle ()

Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle ()

Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,991 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tail lamp bulb out. 75% of the lamp is still working

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,343 miles

Front Lower both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2017 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,274 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW12 GXS, 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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SW12 GXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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