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LX12 YAE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

284,526 mi
Last recorded284,526 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 284,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 261,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 261,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 260,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 248,021 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 248,021 miles

Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 239,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 215,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 198,500 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn out on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2018 198,493 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 186,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 182,193 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside driveshaft

Fail 13 Nov 2017 181,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside driveshaft

Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,135 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 144,292 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 139,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 139,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,424 miles

crack in screen outside drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Dec 2012 6,445 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 YAE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

LX12 YAE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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