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LY12 CFN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,848 mi
Last recorded117,848 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 CFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,279 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 108,260 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 Cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,139 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,139 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 89,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,328 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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LY12 CFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY12 CFN, 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 LY12 CFN registered?

LY12 CFN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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