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NX12 YSH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,374 mi
Last recorded169,374 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 YSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 169,374 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 169,374 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2026 151,071 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 151,056 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,636 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,611 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2023 104,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear can not full see rear discs and pads

Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear can not full see rear discs and pads

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cannot fully see rear of rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can not fully see rear of rear brakes

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

can not fully see rear of rear brakes

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear can not full see rear of brake discs or pads

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2019 61,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear can not full see rear of brake discs or pads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX12 YSH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NX12 YSH, 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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NX12 YSH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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