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OE12 RLU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

293,426 mi
Last recorded293,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 RLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 293,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 282,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 266,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 235,529 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 235,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 206,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 205,625 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area ()

Fail 27 Feb 2021 205,466 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 187,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 179,551 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 165,702 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,970 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 140,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf tyre scrubbing edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf tyre scrubbing edges

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 RLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OE12 RLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE12 RLU registered?

OE12 RLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is OE12 RLU safe to buy?

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