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TC62 SMC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC62 SMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 77,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,287 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,349 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,714 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 32,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40ZR18 92W (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,408 miles

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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TC62 SMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TC62 SMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TC62 SMC registered?

TC62 SMC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is TC62 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC62 SMC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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