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A16 LCK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,490 mi
Last recorded49,490 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 60,571 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,481 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 46,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 42,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 38,377 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 38,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,020 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 30,267 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly underinflated

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,815 miles

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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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A16 LCK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A16 LCK, 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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A16 LCK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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