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A8 BLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 84,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,904 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 69,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 54,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,761 miles

nsf/osf tyres have wear to inner shoulder/tread

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,011 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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A8 BLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 A8 BLJ, 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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What year was A8 BLJ registered?

A8 BLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is A8 BLJ safe to buy?

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