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YP12 LZR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 171,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 168,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 167,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,896 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 155,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 152,723 miles

Full under cover fitted.

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,836 miles

Under tray Fitted

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,535 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle Undercovers Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,046 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,194 miles

Nearside Rear seat blocked off

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 51,917 miles

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 LZR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

YP12 LZR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 LZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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