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SG62 PZK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

354,983 mi
Last recorded354,983 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 PZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 354,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 326,242 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 325,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 302,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 245,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 219,100 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 211,379 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached . operation not afected

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 210,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 203,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers dirt covers detached .. operation not affected

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 185,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 185,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 157,753 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 157,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover detached

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,781 miles

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached ... operation not affected

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 133,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached ... operation not affected

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres are getting low on the inner edges of tread

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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SG62 PZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG62 PZK, 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 SG62 PZK registered?

SG62 PZK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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