2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YR12 FEX
2012 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 88,488 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 FEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 88,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 FEX 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 (YR12 FEX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake shows signs of overheating and brake pads baked/deteriorated (1.2.”.
YR12 FEX Mileage History
- 10/03/202374,612 mi
- 04/03/202478,609 mi+3,997 mi
- 19/03/202583,649 mi+5,040 mi
- 19/03/202583,649 mi
- 28/04/202688,488 mi+4,839 mi
Average of roughly 4,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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