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YD12 UEP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,553 mi
Last recorded153,553 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 153,553 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 153,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 150,165 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 150,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 142,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 131,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 116,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 108,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.73mm

Offside Front tyre on 2.75mm

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2.73mm

Offside Front tyre on 2.75mm

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,467 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 36,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,646 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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YD12 UEP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD12 UEP, 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 YD12 UEP registered?

YD12 UEP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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