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MJ12 MLU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 MLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 128,100 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator bulb turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. Strong Advise. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 118,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, wearing low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 107,006 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 107,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 97,420 miles

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

tested under wet conditions

Pass 19 May 2020 89,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2016 44,261 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,956 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 MLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 MJ12 MLU, 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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MJ12 MLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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