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DE12 YWF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,881 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,073 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,013 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear discs rusty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,609 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,150 miles

Child seats fitted

coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,309 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 YWF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

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

Is DE12 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YWF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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