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PJ12 YLN

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

281,472 mi
Last recorded281,472 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 281,472 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 281,472 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 262,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 240,525 miles

emission to clean

Fail 28 May 2020 240,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission to clean

Pass 18 May 2019 214,529 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 214,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 185,551 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 170,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 170,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 136,448 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 136,448 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PJ12 YLN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ12 YLN, 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 PJ12 YLN registered?

PJ12 YLN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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