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AJ12 HRX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,749 mi
Last recorded63,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

moisture around fuel tank

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,095 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,426 miles

Centre exhaust join badly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 48,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre exhaust join badly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,982 miles

Centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 42,979 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 31,466 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,376 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 31,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,903 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 18,903 miles

Fuel tank leaking dropping wet fuel (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,000 miles

Front wipers slightly streaky

Pass 29 Jul 2015 8,210 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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AJ12 HRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ12 HRX, 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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AJ12 HRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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