MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Becoming white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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DE12 LYJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DE12 LYJ, 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 DE12 LYJ registered?
DE12 LYJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2012.
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