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YB12 UZS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 101,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,592 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,592 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 80,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre stepped on inner edge

engine oil level low

front day running lights not working

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 UZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YB12 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

YB12 UZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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