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SL12 JSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 JSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 105,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 86,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,324 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,324 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,915 miles

Offside Front tyre bold inside edge

Offside Rear tyre bold inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre bold inside edge

Offside Rear tyre bold inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,814 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush at rear perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wishbone bush at rear perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

oil level low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,263 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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SL12 JSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL12 JSU, 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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SL12 JSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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