2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · LM12 BDU
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 203,349 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM12 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 203,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM12 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (LM12 BDU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LM12 BDU Mileage History
- 15/07/2024184,117 mi
- 15/07/2024184,126 mi+9 mi
- 02/07/2025195,517 mi+11,391 mi
- 02/07/2025195,519 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2026203,349 mi+7,830 mi
Average of roughly 9,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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