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RJ12 XVU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 XVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,316 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 72,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 71,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 67,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,702 miles

emissions not detected during test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,958 miles

emissions not detected during test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,319 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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 XVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RJ12 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ12 XVU?

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What year was RJ12 XVU registered?

RJ12 XVU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is RJ12 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 XVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ12 XVU have outstanding finance?

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