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DV62 JYK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,964 mi
Last recorded149,964 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 JYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 149,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 115,422 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,486 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s rear trye worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (205/55 R16 91V Kormoran) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (205/55 R16 91V Kormoran) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,956 miles

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 54,956 miles

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,653 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 30,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DV62 JYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV62 JYK, 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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DV62 JYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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