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DE62 YEG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,079 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 147,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 147,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 137,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 131,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,927 miles

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

both rear reflectors cracked

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken

Fail 31 Dec 2019 108,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both rear reflectors cracked

coolant level low

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,057 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens damaged but ok

Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,322 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,976 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DE62 YEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE62 YEG, 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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DE62 YEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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