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SW61 GWX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 156,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,762 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 137,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,525 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,224 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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SW61 GWX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW61 GWX, 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 SW61 GWX registered?

SW61 GWX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SW61 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 GWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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