2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI SE

Price: £1,995. Far below the going rate: £797 (28%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,792, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 2,123 priced Skoda Octavia adverts on AskCar as of 7 November 2026. Worth asking the dealer why.

AskCar lists 2,218 used Skoda Octavia from 1,166 UK dealerships, as of 7 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Skoda
  • Model: Octavia
  • Trim: SE
  • Version: 1.6 TDI SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (104 bhp)
  • Year: 2012
  • Mileage: 124,400 miles
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Blue
  • CO2: 119 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Skoda Octavia SE is advertised with 124,400 miles, approximately 30,900 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £1,995, this car is advertised £797 below the AskCar estimate of £2,792. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate draws on 2,123 Skoda Octavia adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 107 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £505. Our latest MOT record expired on 9 October 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is RDCS Motors, based in Birmingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

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Price

Far below the going rate: £797 (28%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,792. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 2,123 priced Skoda Octavia adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Skoda Octavia has been on sale for at least 107 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 July 2026 at £2,500. Its asking price is now £1,995, £505 less. The latest price cut was seen on 4 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

  • 23 July 2026: £2,500
  • 5 August 2026: £2,399
  • 14 August 2026: £2,299
  • 3 October 2026: £2,199
  • 4 October 2026: £1,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 9 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 6 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Mileage at that test: 121,418 miles, which matches the advertised 124,400 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 30,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Skoda Octavia on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Skoda Octavia SE 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,490 to £5,350, as of 7 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2012 Skoda Octavia SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 90,050 miles. Price: £5,350, £3,355 more than this car. Dealer: Brian Mc Manus Car Sales in Derry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/skoda-octavia-2012-d3c1f3d5cde5
  • 2012 Skoda Octavia SE, 1.6 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 70,691 miles. Price: £3,490, £1,495 more than this car. Dealer: Hyett's Garage in Worcester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/skoda-octavia-2012-f77b9162670b

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