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SJ12 PNZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 PNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,385 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 83,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,743 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,743 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,442 miles

nearside front corner and headlight damaged

several areas of damage around body and bumpers

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

nearside front corner and headlight damaged

several areas of damage around body and bumpers

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,792 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,202 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

body damage to n/s/front wing and bumper

Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

body damage to n/s/front wing and bumper

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,013 miles

o/s/rear tyre has feathering on inner 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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SJ12 PNZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PNZ, 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 PNZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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