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HV12 YBB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 YBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,412 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge low

Pass 4 May 2018 52,044 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 4 May 2018 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 33,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre tread damaged/cuts,more than one,some deep and got grit in,( no cord visable )

offside wiper slight smeasrs

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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HV12 YBB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HV12 YBB, 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 HV12 YBB registered?

HV12 YBB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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