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SW61 KXY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 111,175 miles

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

Rear suspension / subframe corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,062 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 105,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 90,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,323 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension ride height sensor broken

Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ride height sensor broken

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,697 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,697 miles

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

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,672 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 46,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

SW61 KXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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