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YG12 EVK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,818 mi
Last recorded145,818 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 EVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 145,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 135,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,414 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,845 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner sides ( neot excessive )

Near side rear lower sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2021 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,118 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing low & perished

Fail 13 Jan 2020 115,118 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre wearing low & perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,292 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape & 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre flat

brake fluid dirty

vehicle battery flat

Pass 3 Feb 2016 1,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,699 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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YG12 EVK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG12 EVK, 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 YG12 EVK registered?

YG12 EVK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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