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CT12 LCY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,621 mi
Last recorded150,621 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 LCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 150,621 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 141,968 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 141,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,623 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,603 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing wheel bearing to hub fixing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,776 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,858 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,858 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,592 miles

front brake discs worn

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,265 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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CT12 LCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CT12 LCY, 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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CT12 LCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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