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LJ54 SES

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 SES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,369 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding including rear subframe, brake and suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2025 139,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding including rear subframe, brake and suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2025 139,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding including sub frame and suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 138,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,119 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 134,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,038 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 125,038 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Bike rack can not read plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 114,620 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,036 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,765 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,764 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both bevelled and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both bevelled and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,966 miles

small cut to cords tread rear nearside tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,015 miles

windscreen has damage to the n/s top corner

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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LJ54 SES is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJ54 SES, 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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LJ54 SES is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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