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SW61 KXT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,472 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,725 miles

all tyres close to wear limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

SW61 KXT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is SW61 KXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 KXT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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