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YF12 RZL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,302 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 72,920 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,729 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,871 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 34,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RZL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF12 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

YF12 RZL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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