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SJ62 TYK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,118 mi
Last recorded206,118 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 206,118 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 206,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 202,120 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 192,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 165,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,007 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,215 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 TYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

SJ62 TYK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 TYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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