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DE12 YVY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,905 mi
Last recorded189,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 189,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 189,904 miles

Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 137,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp sticking out slightly but aim is correct and secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 66,333 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp sticking out slightly but aim is correct and secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 51,773 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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DE12 YVY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE12 YVY, 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 DE12 YVY registered?

DE12 YVY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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