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YG12 ZHO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

281,099 mi
Last recorded281,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 281,099 miles

brake fluid level low

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oth rear and osf shocksdamp

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Nov 2021 270,179 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2021 270,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine , under and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 216,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 173,982 miles

ENGINE UNDER AND SILL COVERS FITTED

FROTN NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 11 Jun 2019 226,833 miles

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

Position lamp not working NS AND OS REAR (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS AND OS FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NS (3.5 (a))

ENGINE UNDER AND SILL COVERS FITTED

FROTN NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

NSR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 11 Jun 2018 165,120 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 165,120 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os (3.4 (b) (ii))

both bottom arm rear bushes cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,423 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

bonnet handle worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 95,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 544 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 ZHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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