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SV62 LUZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

275,089 mi
Last recorded275,089 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 LUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 275,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 254,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 233,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 209,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,186 miles

Bulb warning light on, all bulbs working at test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,375 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,335 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SV62 LUZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SV62 LUZ, 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 SV62 LUZ registered?

SV62 LUZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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