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HY62 SWJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,777 mi
Last recorded145,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 145,777 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 116,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,440 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin required 2-3000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,172 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,172 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 69,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,460 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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HY62 SWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY62 SWJ, 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 HY62 SWJ registered?

HY62 SWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 SWJ safe to buy?

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