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OU12 YBN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,417 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Oil residue on engine

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower anti-roll bar: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,999 miles

engine undertray and underbody panels in place at time of test.

oil residue has formed on the offside front suspension strut.

slight wear developing on the front brake discs.

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,847 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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OU12 YBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU12 YBN, 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 OU12 YBN registered?

OU12 YBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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