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SJ62 PUO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,055 mi
Last recorded135,055 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 PUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,055 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,810 miles

Rear bump stops split

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 106,070 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust joining sleeve missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,904 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,901 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,991 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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SJ62 PUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ62 PUO, 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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SJ62 PUO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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