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SJ62 WZD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,664 miles

2 rear shocker covers insecure 2 top mountings perished

front suspension heavily corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 117,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 rear shocker covers insecure 2 top mountings perished

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front suspension heavily corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,110 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 108,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres showing wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both front tyres central tread 3>4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 70,673 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrodied on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,295 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

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 WZD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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