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YH12 FMJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 71,384 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 71,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2025 69,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,686 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 65,657 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,608 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 48,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,175 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,616 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,435 miles

both front tyres splitting in tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,833 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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YH12 FMJ 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 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 YH12 FMJ, 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 YH12 FMJ registered?

YH12 FMJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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