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YX12 WLG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 97,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YX12 WLG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 WLG, 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 YX12 WLG registered?

YX12 WLG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 WLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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