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YG12 EVX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,049 mi
Last recorded130,049 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 130,049 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 125,677 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,044 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 103,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 103,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 98,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 98,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,376 miles

Drivers seat worn

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,471 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 EVX 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG12 EVX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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