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SJ62 WZA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 WZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,130 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Fail 16 Nov 2024 143,130 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain testable Items

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,060 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense damaged, not showing white light to rear

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 137,057 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lense damaged, not showing white light to rear

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake low reading

Nearside Rear Service brake low reading

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,806 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake low reading

Nearside Rear Service brake low reading

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,085 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,243 miles

Protective covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection on brake pipes etc.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,953 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,953 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,423 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 WZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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