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RJ12 EJX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,532 mi
Last recorded154,532 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 154,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 154,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 144,650 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 144,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 135,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 135,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 126,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 94,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,841 miles

Parking brake lever stiff to release.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,946 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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RJ12 EJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ12 EJX, 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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RJ12 EJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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