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YT12 XZG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,009 miles

rear shockers damp-rear tyres worn low-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,720 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XZG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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