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YT12 VDL

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

295,590 mi
Last recorded295,590 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 295,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 289,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 284,544 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 284,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 252,813 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 222,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 222,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 198,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,888 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 VDL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

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

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