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YW12 LLT

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

265,954 mi
Last recorded265,954 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW12 LLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 265,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shocker has oil leaking out (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rubber bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

coolant staining on engine

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

one of the three bulbs in nearside rear side light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2023 254,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 254,031 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure plastic bumper sticking out away from body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 241,689 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2023 241,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2022 231,126 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rearward rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rearward rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2022 231,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

nearside front lower suspension arm rearward rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rearward rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2022 212,425 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 193,646 miles

nail in nearside front tyre outer shoulder

nail in offside front tyre inner shoulder

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2021 177,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 161,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 153,239 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,376 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 137,370 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,462 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,611 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,744 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,824 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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YW12 LLT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YW12 LLT, 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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YW12 LLT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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