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SJ62 WRU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,279 mi
Last recorded161,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 WRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 16 Nov 2022 161,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covered In Under seal

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,062 miles

Under-Tray damages but secure

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

under tray damaged but secure

Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under tray damaged but secure

Pass 12 Nov 2018 205,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 205,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 182,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 182,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 160,536 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,512 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 WRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

SJ62 WRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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