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LD12 BWJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,165 mi
Last recorded142,165 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 BWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,165 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 142,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 128,252 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,432 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,316 miles

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

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

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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LD12 BWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD12 BWJ, 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 LD12 BWJ registered?

LD12 BWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LD12 BWJ safe to buy?

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