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SP62 XTD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 XTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 101,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear suspension arms and subframe rusty

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S and N/S rear, suspension components and related parts have age related corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame/ suspension/ floorpan generally corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,592 miles

Both rear brakes are sticking/ siezing on.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven worn at inner egdes

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven worn at inner egdes

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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SP62 XTD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SP62 XTD, 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 SP62 XTD registered?

SP62 XTD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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