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LJ62 BTX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,314 mi
Last recorded226,314 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 226,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Possible Turbo Oil Return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2026 226,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severe casing separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Possible Turbo Oil Return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 205,779 miles

2 x Rear registration plate lamps - Light intensity reduced.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 205,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

2 x Rear registration plate lamps - Light intensity reduced.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 185,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a slightly reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inner edge and severe splits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Toe arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inner edge and slight splitting to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Toe arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamps - Lamp/s intensity severely reduced.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 185,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a slightly reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inner edge and severe splits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Toe arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control / Spring hanger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inner edge and slight splitting to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Toe arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamps - Lamp/s intensity severely reduced.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 165,234 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,614 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,196 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,739 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

child seats fitted

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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LJ62 BTX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ62 BTX, 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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LJ62 BTX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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