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LJ12 AHU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,099 mi
Last recorded69,099 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 69,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs, inner faces corroded,,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

vehicle general condition "Outstanding"

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever, slightly stiff in operation

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

vehicle is in "Outstanding" condition

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,658 miles

parking brake lever , slightly stiff in operation

under trays etc fitted, limiting view

vehicle is in "outstanding" condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,906 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 29,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,642 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,648 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 20,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 AHU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AHU, 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 LJ12 AHU registered?

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

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