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SL12 YRF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,891 mi
Last recorded166,891 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 166,891 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 166,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 166,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 166,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

bonnet handle insecure inside car

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

engine under tray insecure

wiring under bonnet needs secured properly

Pass 25 Mar 2016 155,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,178 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 94,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

offside front skock absorber bump stop loose

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,697 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

offside front skock absorber bump stop loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,178 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,790 miles

o/s wiper requires slight adjustment

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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SL12 YRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SL12 YRF, 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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SL12 YRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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