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YG12 NCD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,459 mi
Last recorded169,459 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 169,459 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 167,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer leaking

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops / dust covers adrift

Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 165,556 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 163,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 161,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 161,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 157,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 155,404 miles

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

centre brake light has 3 led's not working

Fail 5 Sep 2020 155,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre brake light has 3 led's not working

Pass 1 May 2019 154,360 miles

no emission print out

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,247 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,444 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 NCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

YG12 NCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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