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YR12 AMU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,814 mi
Last recorded136,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 136,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 136,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight ex blow center box

Fail 23 Jul 2024 133,312 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight ex blow center box

Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 131,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,140 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Brake fluid starting to discolour

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,973 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 126,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,217 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

Fail 27 Jul 2018 104,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,511 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,731 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

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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YR12 AMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR12 AMU, 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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YR12 AMU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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