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LP12 RXK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,091 mi
Last recorded199,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 RXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 199,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 169,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 169,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,162 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 163,162 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 137,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Front brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 133,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed O/S Front (drivers) seat belt frayed resulting in the stitching coming away (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Front brake pads worn close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,112 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,579 miles

Emissions too clean for smoke meter to detect a reading

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,952 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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LP12 RXK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LP12 RXK, 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 LP12 RXK registered?

LP12 RXK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LP12 RXK safe to buy?

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