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YA12 OJO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,954 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp inoperative

front wipers slightly smeary

osf/nsf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating resulting in slight free play

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear wiper is inoperative

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

spare tyre is 13 years old

Fail 26 Feb 2025 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is 13 years old

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

Rear Rear wiper is inoperative

Spare tyre defective Tyre side wall blown out ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage on inner wall looks has if tyre has been ran on flat

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2024 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage on inner wall looks has if tyre has been ran on flat

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,253 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,884 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 32,831 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,901 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 25,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,990 miles

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

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 OJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJO, 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 OJO registered?

YA12 OJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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