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SJ12 PWY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 168,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 160,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 160,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,497 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both brakes (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,663 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,511 miles

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

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

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

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 PWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWY, 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 SJ12 PWY registered?

SJ12 PWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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