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SY12 LUW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,047 mi
Last recorded173,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 LUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 173,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 150,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,077 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre inner edges distorted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,840 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SY12 LUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY12 LUW, 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 SY12 LUW registered?

SY12 LUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SY12 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 LUW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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