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SJ62 TJO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,170 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 125,161 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,088 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 124,088 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,519 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 TJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJO, 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 SJ62 TJO registered?

SJ62 TJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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