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YP12 BUF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,032 mi
Last recorded228,032 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 BUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 228,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 202,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 202,038 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 180,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 158,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,358 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake noisey in R.B.T.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,358 miles

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

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

Front tyres heavily wearing inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake noisey in R.B.T.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,910 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres beginning to crack and perish.

Rear tyres wearing inner edges suggest steering GEO.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

tyre glue out of date.

Pass 22 May 2015 64,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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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YP12 BUF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP12 BUF, 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 YP12 BUF registered?

YP12 BUF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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