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YB12 FBD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,710 mi
Last recorded57,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 57,710 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2025 52,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 48,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,371 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 44,371 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2016 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,015 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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YB12 FBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 YB12 FBD, 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 YB12 FBD registered?

YB12 FBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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