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LJ62 KJU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,877 mi
Last recorded163,877 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 KJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 163,877 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 163,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock corroded

Offside Front Shock corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 148,736 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock corroded

Offside Front Shock corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 129,727 miles

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

N/S rear shock absorber shroud broken

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,746 miles

N/S rear shock absorber shroud broken

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 109,729 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

N/S rear shock absorber shroud broken

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,722 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop on shock collapsed

Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop on shock collapsed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,403 miles

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 KJU 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 LJ62 KJU, 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 KJU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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