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OY12 LTJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 160,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 149,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 137,601 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 137,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on edge/s

Pass 19 Sep 2020 119,868 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 99,879 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,911 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2017 66,266 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 54,170 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO 1.6MM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,601 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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OY12 LTJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OY12 LTJ, 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 OY12 LTJ registered?

OY12 LTJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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