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GJ12 XZV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,775 mi
Last recorded43,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,289 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 37,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,750 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 28,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 26,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,969 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 XZV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 XZV, 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 GJ12 XZV registered?

GJ12 XZV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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