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LR12 VFA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

265,725 mi
Last recorded265,725 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 265,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 260,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 260,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 250,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 236,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 224,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 214,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 204,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 197,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 183,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 172,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 162,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 162,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 155,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 120,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,930 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 85,029 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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LR12 VFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR12 VFA, 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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LR12 VFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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