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EY12 ZYE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 92,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,232 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 64,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tracking

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,058 miles

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

Offside Front driving light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,099 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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EY12 ZYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EY12 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY12 ZYE registered?

EY12 ZYE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is EY12 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 ZYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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