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LJ12 AHC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,715 mi
Last recorded224,715 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 AHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 224,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 208,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 208,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 194,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link fitted incorrectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 194,755 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link fitted incorrectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 180,523 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 161,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 161,947 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure support panel insecure corroded cracked. poorly repaired accident damage (3.1 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified patch welded to rear of unit (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 144,635 miles

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2021 144,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,047 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 129,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 99,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked OSR pipe clamped by an exhaust clamp (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 56,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,271 miles

product on front lights

product on rear lights

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,737 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

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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LJ12 AHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ12 AHC, 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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LJ12 AHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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