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SJ62 TXZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

250,561 mi
Last recorded250,561 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 TXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 250,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 241,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 226,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 226,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 191,725 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover split and rear shockers weak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 191,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover split and rear shockers weak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,023 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,160 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise wheel alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

SJ62 TXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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