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YG12 HWD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 81,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,062 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 60,911 miles

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

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

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm & worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm & worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,966 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,966 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,215 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 HWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 YG12 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

YG12 HWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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