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YC12 VZZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,062 mi
Last recorded237,062 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 237,062 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 237,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 196,644 miles

Nearside washer inop (enough water from o/s to cover screen)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 196,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer inop (enough water from o/s to cover screen)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,509 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside

front brake discs showing a wear lip

Fail 5 Aug 2016 124,509 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to the cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

both front tyres worn on the inside

front brake discs showing a wear lip

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,950 miles

front brake discs // wear lip //

slight damage to both sills and under tray

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Aug 2015 76,950 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side front and n/side rear 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs // wear lip //

slight damage to both sills and under tray

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,575 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 VZZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

YC12 VZZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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