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FY12 PJJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

259,274 mi
Last recorded259,274 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 PJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 259,274 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 259,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 216,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Nov 2018 216,850 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Nov 2017 187,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 147,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 135,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 135,112 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2015 101,992 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 101,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,384 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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FY12 PJJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY12 PJJ, 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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FY12 PJJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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