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ET12 BLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,274 mi
Last recorded128,274 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 128,274 miles

both front outer c.v boots perrished on inner/small edge

both rear reflectors cracked/slightly damaged

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles (o.s lower than n.s )

n.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on inner edges

n.s washer hitting bonnet slightly

o.s front tyre 2.5mm and worn smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing soon)

Pass 24 May 2024 116,403 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r coil spring corroded.

n/s/r reflector (on lower corner of bumper) cracked.

o/s/f tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2023 102,758 miles

both front lower suspension arms,rear inner bushes slightly unbonded

Pass 13 May 2022 91,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 75,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,641 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2017 35,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,327 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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ET12 BLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET12 BLJ, 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 ET12 BLJ registered?

ET12 BLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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