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LX12 DXU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,316 mi
Last recorded127,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,316 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing damaged but no sharp edge (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bent slightly vehicle stability not affected (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 127,316 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing damaged but no sharp edge (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bent slightly vehicle stability not affected (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,269 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,774 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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LX12 DXU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX12 DXU, 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 LX12 DXU registered?

LX12 DXU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is LX12 DXU safe to buy?

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