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AJ12 ZXX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 141,467 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 136,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 139,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 104,132 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,142 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ12 ZXX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXX, 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 AJ12 ZXX registered?

AJ12 ZXX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is AJ12 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 ZXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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