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OE12 RLX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 RLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 129,774 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 129,773 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,931 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner neck of boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 117,648 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner neck of boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer c.v boot perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,368 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 104,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,360 miles

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

has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RLX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

OE12 RLX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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