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GJ12 UBS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,335 mi
Last recorded160,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 160,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 146,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 138,444 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 131,465 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing both sides . nearside more than offside (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track contro; arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 131,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing both sides . nearside more than offside (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track contro; arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm spring cup area Corroded with Hole As Marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not Giving full Rotation to Inspect Wheel Bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear on Lower Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath Corroded In Places

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

high level brake light 50%

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,608 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread and worn on inner edge - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,221 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Jan 2019 99,221 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear slight brake bind

Pass 27 Jan 2018 89,414 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,267 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,994 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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GJ12 UBS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ12 UBS, 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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GJ12 UBS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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