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YY12 WZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 WZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads showing signs of heat damage

Fail 23 Apr 2026 63,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads showing signs of heat damage

Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 58,271 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 52,227 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 47,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,183 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 2 Apr 2020 37,856 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Within The Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Within The Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Seat Belts Unable to be Fully Checked due to Rear Seat loading X 3

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 34,372 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Within The Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Within The Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Seat Belts Unable to be Fully Checked due to Rear Seat loading X 3

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,865 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 21,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,721 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,697 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 2,833 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 WZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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