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SJ62 WUA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,120 mi
Last recorded49,120 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,499 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 44,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 39,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 30,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,203 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and slightly insecure (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 20,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and slightly insecure (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 15,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,732 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 WUA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WUA, 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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SJ62 WUA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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