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SW12 PFX

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 PFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 113,681 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 97,492 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 69,136 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,655 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,434 miles

offside wing mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to the rear

zero emissions tested

Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wing mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to the rear

zero emissions tested

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,332 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,421 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 PFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFX, 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 SW12 PFX registered?

SW12 PFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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