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YS12 UPP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,250 miles

n/s front daytime running light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2023 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s front daytime running light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 54,422 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 54,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 51,469 miles

front bake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 48,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,918 miles

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

both rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,118 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 UPP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

YS12 UPP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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