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YR12 SDV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,801 mi
Last recorded160,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 SDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 160,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 148,309 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 148,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 142,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 136,433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 136,432 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,707 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,423 miles

Both rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Offside rear light broken

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Offside rear light broken

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,362 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YR12 SDV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 SDV, 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 YR12 SDV registered?

YR12 SDV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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