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DG12 YBL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

227,872 mi
Last recorded227,872 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 YBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 227,872 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 227,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 220,625 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Bald Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 220,625 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Bald Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 212,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 207,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 204,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2020 201,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 181,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 181,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,434 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 104,775 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,092 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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DG12 YBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG12 YBL, 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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DG12 YBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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