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SK12 YPJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

291,617 mi
Last recorded291,617 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 291,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 247,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 207,430 miles

Rear washer inop

eml on dash showing fault

Pass 4 Nov 2016 179,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 179,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s/f + o/s/f dim (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 160,433 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 159,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 122,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 May 2015 122,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2014 96,572 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not smoke detected from smoke meter (zero emission)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 22,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SK12 YPJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SK12 YPJ, 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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SK12 YPJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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