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SW62 DHG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,373 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays

Fail 10 Nov 2025 80,373 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,880 miles

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

under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n\s and o\s brake discs rusty not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes at floor n\s to rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,707 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exuast pipe bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle securing arms inner bushes to body n\s and o\s badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n\s and o\s brake discs rusty not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front n\s and o\s brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes at floor n\s to rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 74,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 61,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,694 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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SW62 DHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW62 DHG, 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 SW62 DHG registered?

SW62 DHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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