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LJ62 BWA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 128,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,087 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald in places on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,116 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 79,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,606 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 36,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 BWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWA, 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 LJ62 BWA registered?

LJ62 BWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is LJ62 BWA safe to buy?

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