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YC12 GBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,779 mi
Last recorded149,779 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 149,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 149,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,656 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2018 118,653 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,272 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YC12 GBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC12 GBU, 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 YC12 GBU registered?

YC12 GBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YC12 GBU safe to buy?

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