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YY12 CXD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,362 mi
Last recorded161,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 CXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jan 2026 161,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,242 miles

high level stop lamp only 70% illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2024 145,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 111,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 111,545 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 96,516 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OS and NS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,401 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4, perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4, perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,268 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Zero Smoke.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,248 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working LED (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,930 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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YY12 CXD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY12 CXD, 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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YY12 CXD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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