2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · LX62 XDU
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 192,996 km. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 192,996 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 XDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 192,996 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX62 XDU 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 (LX62 XDU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LX62 XDU Odometer History
- 10/08/2024159,155 km
- 05/08/2025179,386 km+20,231 km
- 09/08/2025179,397 km+11 km
- 27/08/2026192,966 km+13,569 km
- 27/08/2026192,996 km+30 km
Average of roughly 16,549 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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