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BO55 JRU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,680 mi
Last recorded104,680 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 JRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,366 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 119,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,313 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 72,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,207 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,170 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Dec 2020 62,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 106,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,436 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,566 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash due to sensor wire snapped nsf(Not brake pad wire but body wiring loom)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

kerb damage all 4 wheels and tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BO55 JRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BO55 JRU, 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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BO55 JRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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