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MJ62 KOB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,785 mi
Last recorded147,785 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 147,785 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody coated

Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISED TO CHANGE - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2025 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISED TO CHANGE - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,641 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,245 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 80,823 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,145 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,295 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,795 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 KOB 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 MJ62 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

MJ62 KOB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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