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SM62 TLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

236,652 mi
Last recorded236,652 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 TLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 236,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges off slightly 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off slightly 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 373,272 miles

Rear shock absorber outer casings loose

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 373,272 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber outer casings loose

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 211,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 208,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 195,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 157,505 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,260 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,150 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,143 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,941 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 TLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TLJ, 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 SM62 TLJ registered?

SM62 TLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SM62 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 TLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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