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SL12 JSX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,559 mi
Last recorded129,559 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 129,559 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,249 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 116,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 110,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,850 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Spare fitted and has speed limit on wheel

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 105,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Spare fitted and has speed limit on wheel

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 99,737 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,381 miles

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/ageing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,868 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,868 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 52,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JSX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SL12 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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