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SM62 JRU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

258,960 mi
Last recorded258,960 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 JRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 258,960 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive at timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 258,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 250,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 250,081 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 242,567 miles

Drivers seat frame slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Shock cover insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slight play. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle surface corrosion.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 242,564 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drivers seat frame slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Shock cover insecure

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slight play. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle surface corrosion.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 191,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 181,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 170,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 164,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 155,685 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,918 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,435 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,824 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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SM62 JRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM62 JRU, 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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SM62 JRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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