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DE62 JZT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,827 mi
Last recorded224,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 JZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 224,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 221,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 219,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 215,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 213,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 213,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 210,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 210,822 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 200,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 189,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split at ends of rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 176,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 176,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear mounting rubber-bush split allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split,[as above]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 157,582 miles

under try fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,417 miles

Plastic under-trays fitted beneath engine bay and also beneath floor pans.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 130,877 miles

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Fail 16 Sep 2016 130,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,573 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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 JZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

DE62 JZT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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