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AO62 YBA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,822 mi
Last recorded186,822 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 186,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 181,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 175,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 167,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 145,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 106,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,060 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,121 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

wipers smear

Fail 29 Dec 2015 69,121 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Rear position lamp(s) not working both upper center (1.1.A.3b)

wipers smear

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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AO62 YBA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 YBA, 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 AO62 YBA registered?

AO62 YBA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is AO62 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 YBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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