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DE12 YXV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 117,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,547 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,448 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 30,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 27,605 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 YXV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

DE12 YXV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is DE12 YXV safe to buy?

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