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SL62 JEO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 JEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 146,929 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 146,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 140,770 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,329 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Front arm rear bushes have slight movement under braking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,032 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight sidewall damage to N.S.R tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2017 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight sidewall damage to N.S.R tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

bulb failure symbol on dash however all lights are in operation

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

small cuts on outer sidewalls of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 225-40-18

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault put all tyres to correct pressure (4.1.D.4)

bulb failure symbol on dash however all lights are in operation

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

small cuts on outer sidewalls of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 225-40-18

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,230 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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SL62 JEO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL62 JEO, 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 SL62 JEO registered?

SL62 JEO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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