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AO12 XYH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,821 miles

Central sleeve clamp sheared

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlight has moisture content

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 114,821 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip lights both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Central Sleeve clamp sheared

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Base only ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp cluster moistour

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,798 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip lights both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Central Sleeve clamp sheared

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Base only ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp cluster moistour

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,001 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2024 109,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,541 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f shock weeping

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre 3mm of tread

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,541 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f shock weeping

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre 3mm of tread

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,934 miles

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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AO12 XYH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO12 XYH, 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 AO12 XYH registered?

AO12 XYH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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