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YA12 UCN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,344 mi
Last recorded217,344 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 217,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 217,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 216,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 216,103 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 205,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 198,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 188,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 179,424 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,597 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 86,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,511 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,315 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 UCN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YA12 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

YA12 UCN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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