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YH12 KLM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

299,842 mi
Last recorded299,842 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 KLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 299,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 266,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 266,172 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 233,054 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 203,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

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 KLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

YH12 KLM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 KLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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