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MJ62 KNU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 KNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 37,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 36,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,780 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 35,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,265 miles

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

third brake light partially working

Pass 19 Nov 2019 33,144 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake light /partial illumination

Fail 19 Nov 2019 33,144 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake light /partial illumination

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,556 miles

Central brake light partially working

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,453 miles

All tyre pressures were low ,pressures set to complete test safely

Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 17,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,071 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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MJ62 KNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ62 KNU, 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 MJ62 KNU registered?

MJ62 KNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ62 KNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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