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B21 JOW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,815 mi
Last recorded112,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,271 miles

Exhaust clamp, DPF to silencer, corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,269 miles

Clamp from dpf to rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,683 miles

Exhaust clamp between oxidation catalyst and front silencer corroded.

Minor play in offside rear antiroll bar link ball joint.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,224 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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B21 JOW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 B21 JOW, 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 B21 JOW registered?

B21 JOW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is B21 JOW safe to buy?

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