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AF12 YYP

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 128,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,682 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,642 miles

Both front shock absorbers are leaking.

Nearside DRL is not working.

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 8 Aug 2022 120,642 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers are leaking.

Nearside DRL is not working.

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,823 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2016 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,658 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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AF12 YYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 AF12 YYP, 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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AF12 YYP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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