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DA12 YFG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,312 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,312 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,079 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

bonnet stay holder missing

Fail 9 Nov 2023 72,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working mirror indicator not working ,damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

bonnet stay holder missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,335 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 57,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,320 miles

Offside Front driving running lamp not working (pre 2018)

Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator bulb deteriorated - showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator Bulb deteriorated - showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge close to cords - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front driving running lamp not working (pre 2018)

Pass 18 May 2019 38,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,684 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,316 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 30,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,834 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 22,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror also loose (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working running light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,976 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,811 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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DA12 YFG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA12 YFG, 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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DA12 YFG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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