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YA12 ZLU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ZLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 161,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 158,730 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 158,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 150,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 150,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,376 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 130,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,294 miles

Bonnet lock Cable Lever

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 116,294 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lock Cable Lever

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,397 miles

can not pick emissions up due too limiter

Fail 8 Aug 2017 109,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

can not pick emissions up due too limiter

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,799 miles

undergard

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undergard

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,252 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 ZLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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