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LO12 VPX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,179 mi
Last recorded264,179 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 264,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 260,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 260,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 237,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 215,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 215,711 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 200,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 168,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 144,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,852 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edes and near limit

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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LO12 VPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 LO12 VPX, 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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LO12 VPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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