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DK62 SJV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 SJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 166,986 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside, wearing/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 166,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside, wearing/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,393 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords. ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Wearing heavily on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear floor and chassis rails, in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,622 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Nov 2022 136,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips and cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,269 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,810 miles

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

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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DK62 SJV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK62 SJV, 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 DK62 SJV registered?

DK62 SJV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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