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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

A12 JHAMOT history

A12 JHA is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

A12 JHA grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,668 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 JHA was last recorded at 162,668 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2020: 45,266 miles, lower than 145,190 miles on 6 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,873 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,795 miles
Average per year
5,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,668 miles
  • 2025 – 159,873 miles
  • 2024 – 155,841 miles
  • 2023 – 153,896 miles
  • 2022 – 150,867 miles
  • 2021 – 149,012 miles
  • 2020 – 146,532 miles
  • 2019 – 145,190 miles
  • 2018 – 143,025 miles
  • 2017 – 140,258 miles
  • 2016 – 135,967 miles
  • 2015 – 132,141 miles
  • 2014 – 127,297 miles
  • 2013 – 121,232 miles
  • 2012 – 117,020 miles
  • 2011 – 112,046 miles
  • 2010 – 99,951 miles
  • 2009 – 79,143 miles
  • 2008 – 58,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,668 miles (+2,795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,668 miles
    Test number
    115642340736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass159,873 miles (+4,032)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,873 miles
    Test number
    556769677569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass155,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,841 miles
    Test number
    959262003781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,840 miles (+1,944)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,840 miles
    Test number
    557007706838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,896 miles (+3,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,896 miles
    Test number
    361682858674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass150,867 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    537505998773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,012 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    959638816827
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass146,532 miles (+101,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,532 miles
    Test number
    829553646778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,266 miles (-99,924)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    741254989827
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass145,190 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,190 miles
    Test number
    234728296483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail145,172 miles (+2,147)4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,172 miles
    Test number
    663721482311
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass143,025 miles (+2,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,025 miles
    Test number
    695204040150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake backplates corroded
  13. Pass140,258 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    820827892958
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded as is eaxhaust centre joint section
  14. Fail140,210 miles (+4,243)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,210 miles
    Test number
    406683748844
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded as is eaxhaust centre joint section
  15. Pass135,967 miles (+3,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,967 miles
    Test number
    520218771289
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded
  16. Pass132,141 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    674318046674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,297 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,297 miles
    Test number
    949483704361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,232 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,232 miles
    Test number
    198169803322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,020 miles (+4,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    846361112378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  20. Pass112,046 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,046 miles
    Test number
    399022411382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear shock absorber bump stops perishing
    • NoteUndertray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle
  21. Fail112,046 miles (+12,095)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,046 miles
    Test number
    758382911307
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear shock absorber bump stops perishing
    • NoteUndertray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle
  22. Pass99,951 miles (+20,808)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    463953110411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,143 miles (+21,118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    951557509369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    421695308451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 JHA

Does A12 JHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 JHA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 JHA?
The MOT on A12 JHA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 JHA done?
A12 JHA was recorded at 162,668 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,835 miles a year.
Has A12 JHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JHA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 JHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 JHA find?
A12 JHA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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