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YT12 VDJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,784 mi
Last recorded226,784 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 226,784 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 226,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 206,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 206,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 185,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall looks ok but feels soft. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 163,739 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,096 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 140,096 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 120,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 120,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 224,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 196,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 159,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YT12 VDJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT12 VDJ, 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 YT12 VDJ registered?

YT12 VDJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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