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NV62 LCJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 LCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 87,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 84,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,923 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 81,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached New bottom ball joint mounting bolt loose, tightened up during test. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,400 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 58,158 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Side(s) Front Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 58,158 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Side(s) Front Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 49,295 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2016 33,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,083 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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NV62 LCJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NV62 LCJ, 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 NV62 LCJ registered?

NV62 LCJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is NV62 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 LCJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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