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MJ12 JFU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 JFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 57,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top end rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 37,387 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,796 miles

Front tyres worn and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 May 2018 28,778 miles

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

Front tyres worn and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 21,562 miles

Front both has crack

Pass 13 May 2016 16,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 12,312 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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MJ12 JFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MJ12 JFU, 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 MJ12 JFU registered?

MJ12 JFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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