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YG12 ZHZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,289 mi
Last recorded188,289 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 188,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 184,675 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 165,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axel rusty

Pass 25 May 2024 151,435 miles

Under-trays cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

Pass 27 May 2023 144,557 miles

engine cover under-trays cover sheet fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,293 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f but not dangerous (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r but not dangerous (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust emissions not tested, as low emissions detected

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 104,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 104,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,425 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

N/S/R tyre stepping inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre has a small cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumpstops perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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