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DE62 JZN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 JZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 129,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 129,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking to safe limit (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 119,356 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking to safe limit (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,770 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 74,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm plus uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,742 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 JZN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 DE62 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

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

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