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YK12 XCH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,948 mi
Last recorded164,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 164,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 164,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 158,539 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 158,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 152,174 miles

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 127,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 105,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,140 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 61,140 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK12 XCH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK12 XCH, 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 YK12 XCH registered?

YK12 XCH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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