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OY12 LXP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,394 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,919 miles

slight smell of fuel in engine bay, no sign of a leak on visible components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 48,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2019 48,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,200 miles

front wiper blades smearing

park brake leaver stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,707 miles

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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OY12 LXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 OY12 LXP, 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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OY12 LXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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