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YX12 ZFE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 133,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 127,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Dpf Gasket and Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop Perished

Offside Rear Bump stop Perished

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,678 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Dpf Gasket and Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop Perished

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

Offside Rear Bump stop Perished

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,100 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,403 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,575 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YX12 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

YX12 ZFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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