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LJ12 AKN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,584 mi
Last recorded199,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 199,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 185,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 185,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 170,705 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On the fuel filter housing

Fail 24 May 2024 170,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On the fuel filter housing

Pass 25 May 2023 155,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 139,947 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 139,946 miles

Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge, tyre pressure is low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 123,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 110,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2019 93,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2018 80,806 miles

Offside Rear side light out 1 of 4

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges & running out of shape

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 23,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 23,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKN, 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 AKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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