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SJ62 TMY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,968 mi
Last recorded222,968 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 222,968 miles

Offside Front tyre,wear on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2019 222,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre,wear on edges

engine undercover insecure

offside front wishbone,rear bush split

Pass 27 Sep 2018 194,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 165,763 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 165,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

both front tyres,worn on edges and reached wear indicators.205/55r16 91v

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,727 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 TMY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SJ62 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

SJ62 TMY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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