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YS12 ZHH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,375 mi
Last recorded169,375 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 169,375 miles

hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Nov 2025 169,362 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,945 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 142,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 130,998 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,401 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover hanging down (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to limit and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 111,401 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover hanging down (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to limit and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,802 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,192 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 62,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,974 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 ZHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

YS12 ZHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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