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YY12 VXP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,206 mi
Last recorded179,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 179,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 167,636 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and age cracking

emissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Apr 2019 167,636 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low and age cracking

emissions too clean to register

Pass 16 Apr 2018 133,954 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2017 102,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,076 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 VXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VXP, 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 YY12 VXP registered?

YY12 VXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YY12 VXP safe to buy?

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