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OE12 RJU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,874 mi
Last recorded147,874 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 RJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 147,874 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLL--ESPECIALLY REARS --PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

T/GATE RAMS INOP-CAUTION,,2 X F/WINDOWS INOP,,P3,,((1,50=default)),,14 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,

Fail 27 Aug 2026 147,871 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLL--ESPECIALLY REARS --PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

T/GATE RAMS INOP-CAUTION,,2 X F/WINDOWS INOP,,P3,,((1,50=default)),,14 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,

Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,698 miles

((1,50-default)),,T/GATE RAMS INOP-CAUTION-DANGEROUS,,2 X F/WINDOWS INOP,,

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,913 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 133,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Jan 2023 127,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,591 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 84,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OE12 RJU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE12 RJU, 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 OE12 RJU registered?

OE12 RJU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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