2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · RK12 YTG
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 96,942 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 YTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 96,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK12 YTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (RK12 YTG) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RK12 YTG Mileage History
- 17/10/202285,958 mi
- 14/10/202389,284 mi+3,326 mi
- 26/09/202490,860 mi+1,576 mi
- 13/10/202593,521 mi+2,661 mi
- 17/10/202696,942 mi+3,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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