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Y30 OLM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,334 mi
Last recorded122,334 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 OLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 122,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,245 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,302 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 72,466 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,010 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to cords on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,393 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 17,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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Y30 OLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 Y30 OLM, 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 Y30 OLM registered?

Y30 OLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is Y30 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 OLM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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