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SW12 PPX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 PPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 114,078 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 109,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder almost worn to ply/cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3 mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 104,183 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNEVENLY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer small pin hole in outer cv boot

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads,no cord showing at present 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNEVENLY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer small pin hole in outer cv boot

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads,no cord showing at present 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,343 miles

advise(o,s,r tyre tread cracking)

advise(small pin hole in o,s,f cv boot)

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,487 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,571 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 PPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

SW12 PPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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