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YG12 NBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,334 mi
Last recorded175,334 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 NBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 175,334 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 166,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 155,832 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre sleeve clamp split but secure at this time.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LHR tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RHF side repeater some leds not working - but light still functions. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RHR tyre perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,600 miles

Offside Front suspension leg damp

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front suspension leg damp

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Slight uneven wear at offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,761 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 NBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NBZ, 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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YG12 NBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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