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AB12 JEB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 JEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,979 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 142,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 131,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 131,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 114,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 103,848 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 84,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 71,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,076 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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AB12 JEB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB12 JEB, 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 AB12 JEB registered?

AB12 JEB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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