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G8 YLH

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,042 mi
Last recorded151,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 151,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 151,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 145,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,157 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,502 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,502 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,481 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 49,481 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Fronts (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fronts (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,573 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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G8 YLH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G8 YLH, 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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G8 YLH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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