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OV12 YBR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,289 mi
Last recorded172,289 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 172,289 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 172,289 miles

Front Position lamp not working both led bulbs removed and standard bulbs fitted - in fact all front beam main beam position not fog or indicators changed replaced new units (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 172,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 197,789 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 149,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 148,344 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 139,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes - N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,798 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 116,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,065 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,304 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 70,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 63,140 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 63,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV12 YBR, 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 YBR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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