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SJ12 PNL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,448 mi
Last recorded101,448 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 PNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 101,448 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 99,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,177 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,371 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,757 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,772 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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SJ12 PNL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ12 PNL, 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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SJ12 PNL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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