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YA12 KGN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,565 mi
Last recorded195,565 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 195,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 181,696 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 181,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 173,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 168,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 168,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 159,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 148,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 140,411 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 129,151 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 129,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 54,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,868 miles

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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YA12 KGN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA12 KGN, 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 YA12 KGN registered?

YA12 KGN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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