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GL12 YYG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 157,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,146 miles

both front tyres are waring on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,300 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 119,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,594 miles

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

underhields obscure some components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,057 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GL12 YYG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 GL12 YYG, 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 GL12 YYG registered?

GL12 YYG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GL12 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YYG 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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