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YC12 PFA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 PFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 71,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 40,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 40,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 32,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 32,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 26,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,941 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,676 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,507 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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YC12 PFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

YC12 PFA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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