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J5 WAY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,935 mi
Last recorded55,935 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 55,935 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 55,935 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,133 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 45,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,661 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 41,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,571 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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J5 WAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J5 WAY, 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 J5 WAY registered?

J5 WAY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is J5 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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