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JC51 TAP

2022 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,879 mi
Last recorded37,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2022 Skoda Octavia29,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 TAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 37,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,113 miles

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

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 13 May 2025 27,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ***BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 65,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **borderline** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear lens broken, no white light to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,731 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion on rear axle beam and components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,518 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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JC51 TAP is a 2022 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2022 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 29,282 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 JC51 TAP, 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 4 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JC51 TAP registered?

JC51 TAP is a 2022 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2022.

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