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YS12 DZP

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 71,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,552 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,443 miles

CO emissions close to maximum limit

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,624 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Chip in windscreen

Slight judder from both front brakes in roller test

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,940 miles

Only just passed emissions test

Fail 8 May 2019 66,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Only just passed emissions test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,994 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,929 miles

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 DZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc 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 DZP, 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 YS12 DZP registered?

YS12 DZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 DZP 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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