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MK12 YHA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,891 mi
Last recorded146,891 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 146,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 141,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 141,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,899 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 101,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,525 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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MK12 YHA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK12 YHA, 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 MK12 YHA registered?

MK12 YHA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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