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VU12 KJX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 131,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on brake application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 131,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on brake application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 126,476 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 118,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,805 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower wishbone mounting arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,039 miles

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

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

intermittant mil light visible minor.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,357 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 112,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction err code fuel temp sender malfunction or short to earth , (cleared) but still pending (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,985 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,568 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s drivers brake pads worn down (a lot more than the n/s ) (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splits in mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,946 miles

coolant level low

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in threads

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in threads

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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VU12 KJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU12 KJX, 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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VU12 KJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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