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FY12 LSL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,561 mi
Last recorded137,561 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,561 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting slightly-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres high level tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2025 137,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting slightly-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres high level tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components rusty

Rear wiper blade not clearing

bulb warning lamp on dash on

undertray insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2024 128,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,920 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 110,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished ,recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r tyres worn very low on edges ,recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,279 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear anti roll bar end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,629 miles

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

minor damage to screen

Fail 10 Dec 2018 73,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor damage to screen

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,652 miles

minor damage to screen

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and wearing close to wear indicators

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar end link

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,821 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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FY12 LSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc 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 FY12 LSL, 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 FY12 LSL registered?

FY12 LSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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