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OE12 LXW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,773 mi
Last recorded216,773 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 LXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 216,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 202,563 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 202,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F fog light, loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 185,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 163,111 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing under shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2022 146,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 146,610 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,596 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 112,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 112,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,877 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,572 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,178 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 41,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,120 miles

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

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

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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OE12 LXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE12 LXW, 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 OE12 LXW registered?

OE12 LXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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