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YB12 FBC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,982 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 87,095 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,646 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 53,637 miles

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper detaching causing sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit and nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,473 miles

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

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

rear child seats fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Beads. ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,445 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

childseat fit to nsr unable to fully inspect adult belt

inner handbrake lever slightly stiff

rear tyres at 3mm on inner edge

rear tyres have slight cracks within tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,874 miles

Emissions test no peak flow recorded - Emissions too clean.

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

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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YB12 FBC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 FBC, 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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YB12 FBC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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