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PN12 LZC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2026 130,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Heavy thick white smoke from vehicle and engine shaking excessively on idle. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 115,312 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,941 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 94,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,240 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,236 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,726 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread 225 40 18

Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres cracked in tread 225 40 18

Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 30,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PN12 LZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN12 LZC, 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 PN12 LZC registered?

PN12 LZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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