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LX12 DXW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,422 mi
Last recorded194,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 DXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 194,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector has temporary repair

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

Offside Rear lamp has temporary repair

Offside Rear reflector has temporary repair

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 194,422 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector has temporary repair

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp has temporary repair

Offside Rear reflector has temporary repair

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 189,638 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 179,604 miles

OSF Outer cv gaiter leaking some grease.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 179,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

OSF Outer cv gaiter leaking some grease.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 173,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 173,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 147,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 131,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,001 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,776 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 DXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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