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YH12 VEY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,001 mi
Last recorded260,001 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 260,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 227,310 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 227,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 194,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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YH12 VEY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 VEY registered?

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

Is YH12 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 VEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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