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SW61 GWZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,175 mi
Last recorded248,175 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 248,175 miles

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

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 30 May 2025 240,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 240,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 231,697 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 219,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 204,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and various cuts on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2021 196,655 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 196,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 186,787 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 186,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe not attached to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 170,534 miles

Both headlamps slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2017 167,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 167,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2016 164,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 164,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under tray(s) and engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Dec 2015 138,622 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 138,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 103,090 miles

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

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 GWZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SW61 GWZ, 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 SW61 GWZ registered?

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

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