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SY62 XSC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

312,254 mi
Last recorded312,254 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 312,254 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed/arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 close cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 311,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Incorrect bolt fitted nut hafe on (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 304,312 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 295,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 285,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between turbo amd dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 285,744 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between turbo amd dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 274,735 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 274,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 262,404 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 262,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve from front pipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 235,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 197,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 166,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,486 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,572 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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SY62 XSC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY62 XSC, 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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SY62 XSC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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