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LF12 XPW

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,018 mi
Last recorded198,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 198,018 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 198,015 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper has a hole with gaged edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 187,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody slight surface rust

Pass 1 Mar 2024 169,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 169,751 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 143,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 167,505 miles

Front fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 128,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 128,965 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 118,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges of tread 195/65/15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Dec 2018 118,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges of tread 195/65/15 91T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,836 miles

emissions tested no reading detected

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,089 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LF12 XPW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF12 XPW, 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 LF12 XPW registered?

LF12 XPW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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