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SJ12 PHU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,592 mi
Last recorded237,592 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 PHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 237,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 235,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 217,900 miles

Offside Front door panel damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2019 217,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front door panel damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2018 200,249 miles

Nearside Rear Upper side light dull

Offside Front door card damaged

fault with dash lights

Fail 31 Jan 2018 200,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both mud flaps (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper side light dull

Offside Front door card damaged

fault with dash lights

Pass 18 Jul 2017 184,429 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,832 miles

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

bonnet open light on dull

no smoking signs missing

Fail 4 Jul 2016 157,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

bonnet open light on dull

no smoking signs missing

Pass 15 Aug 2015 153,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,513 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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SJ12 PHU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ12 PHU, 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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SJ12 PHU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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