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SO12 MLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 80,246 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 75,839 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 75,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 68,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 61,082 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 54,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,822 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted but has the same size of tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2021 48,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve worn / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted but has the same size of tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2020 43,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating slightly when stop lamp in operation (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,746 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 23,746 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged. Poor repair. Advise Replacement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,994 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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SO12 MLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO12 MLJ, 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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SO12 MLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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