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696 JGD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration696 JGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 120,701 miles

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 113,999 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,364 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 108,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 66,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,960 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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696 JGD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 696 JGD, 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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696 JGD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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