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YS12 AEZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,992 mi
Last recorded84,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AEZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside nearside repeater lamp slight damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward bushes deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,418 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 73,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,093 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)

Pass 17 May 2017 31,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,166 miles

child seats fitted to rear seat

Pass 19 May 2015 18,195 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parking brake has slight resistance when releasing

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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YS12 AEZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YS12 AEZ, 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 YS12 AEZ registered?

YS12 AEZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YS12 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 AEZ 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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