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LJ12 AYU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 AYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,445 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 109,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 99,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 90,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,803 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,516 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,516 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,466 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,512 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,964 miles

The centre exhaust sleeve is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front & rear brake discs worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front & rear brake discs worn

both front & rear tyre valves perishing

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

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 AYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

LJ12 AYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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