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AO61 YYB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,733 mi
Last recorded98,733 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 98,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,888 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,264 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,886 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,696 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,229 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,948 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Under trays fitted covering items

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,320 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,320 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,735 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,131 miles

under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,079 miles

plastic covers in engine bay obscuring some componants

plastic under covers obscuring some underside componants

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,415 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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AO61 YYB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO61 YYB, 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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What year was AO61 YYB registered?

AO61 YYB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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