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SN62 DFZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN62 DFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 125,002 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,740 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, sub frame and under body has some surface corrosion.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,472 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesiel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,810 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front small chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks from perishing exposing cord (marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks from perishing exposing cord (marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks from perishing exposing cord (marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front small chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,397 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,397 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,721 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 27,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SN62 DFZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN62 DFZ, 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 SN62 DFZ registered?

SN62 DFZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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