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A15 SOV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,184 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,975 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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A15 SOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A15 SOV, 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 A15 SOV registered?

A15 SOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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The MOT history for A15 SOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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