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SW12 XCV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,884 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x two (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,279 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 59,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,154 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 59,154 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,440 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XCV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

SW12 XCV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SW12 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 XCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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