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Y5 MMJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside upper mounts corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 123,451 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under-Body Corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,668 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,426 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 47,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,784 miles

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

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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Y5 MMJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 MMJ, 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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Y5 MMJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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