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YT12 VEM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,133 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 54,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,288 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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YT12 VEM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YT12 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

YT12 VEM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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