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YF12 ZKN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 115,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe between mid & rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,041 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 100,041 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,763 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,139 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 68,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,490 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fit to nsr unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,490 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fit to nsr unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,866 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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YF12 ZKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YF12 ZKN, 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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YF12 ZKN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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