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OV12 YBP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

290,124 mi
Last recorded290,124 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 290,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 290,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 284,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 252,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 236,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 226,858 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2019 202,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 177,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2019 176,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,379 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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OV12 YBP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV12 YBP, 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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OV12 YBP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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