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SL12 JTO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,719 mi
Last recorded224,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 224,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 223,189 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 18 Jun 2024 220,029 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 27 Jun 2023 217,349 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 5 Jul 2022 213,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 210,074 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 202,128 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 202,128 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 185,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear

Fail 25 Mar 2019 185,314 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear

Pass 27 Mar 2018 174,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,595 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 146,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,580 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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