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YF12 DSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

309,117 mi
Last recorded309,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 DSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 309,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight split

slight oil leak near oil sump

Pass 26 Jul 2022 299,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 278,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 257,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 254,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 230,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 189,878 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 153,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF12 DSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF12 DSU, 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 YF12 DSU registered?

YF12 DSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YF12 DSU safe to buy?

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