2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · YL12 HNE
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 123,204 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL12 HNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 123,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YL12 HNE 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 (YL12 HNE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YL12 HNE Mileage History
- 21/03/2023100,532 mi
- 27/03/2024109,324 mi+8,792 mi
- 25/03/2025117,476 mi+8,152 mi
- 28/03/2025117,476 mi
- 03/02/2026123,204 mi+5,728 mi
Average of roughly 7,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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