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SJ12 PYP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 PYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 107,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,869 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 101,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,862 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn out of shape

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,532 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Standing corrosion on brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,057 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Emissions test result too low to record

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,974 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,361 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Emissions test result too low to record

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,055 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 PYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

SJ12 PYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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