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DE62 JZJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & low tread depth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,412 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 102,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,605 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,411 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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DE62 JZJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE62 JZJ, 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 DE62 JZJ registered?

DE62 JZJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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