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SJ62 WSW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

276,063 mi
Last recorded276,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 276,063 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 239,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 208,521 miles

Nearside Nearside Handbrake performance a lot lower than O/S

Pass 4 May 2021 187,365 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance a lot lower than O/S

Pass 28 Sep 2020 184,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,745 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 124,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,172 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 WSW 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 90.9%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

SJ62 WSW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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