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SG61 HBJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

312,987 mi
Last recorded312,987 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 HBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 312,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 295,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 295,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 249,851 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 211,149 miles

Offside Front aircon pump noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 211,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front aircon pump noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 187,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,790 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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SG61 HBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG61 HBJ, 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 SG61 HBJ registered?

SG61 HBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is SG61 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 HBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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