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JS08 VRS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS08 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted ABS wiring wrapped around brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wire chaffed (1.6 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wire chaffed (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,519 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

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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JS08 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JS08 VRS, 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 JS08 VRS registered?

JS08 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JS08 VRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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