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SD62 NXZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 NXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 167,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 167,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 163,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 154,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 154,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust system insecure s/f clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,252 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size 205/55/16 (inner tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SD62 NXZ 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 SD62 NXZ, 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 SD62 NXZ registered?

SD62 NXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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