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YB12 FBE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,891 mi
Last recorded148,891 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 143,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,196 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))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 125,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear low to 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,157 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 12 May 2017 78,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads over 50% worn

front wiper blades poor but still clearing screen

unable to inspect rear inner brake pads (not visible)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 46,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

YB12 FBE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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