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DE62 YEU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,565 mi
Last recorded233,565 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 233,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 217,943 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 207,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 207,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 163,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,461 miles

no emissions printout unable to rev engine high enough for smoke meter to detect

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

no emissions printout unable to rev engine high enough for smoke meter to detect

offside rear tyre deteriorating and small cuts in tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

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 YEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEU, 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 DE62 YEU registered?

DE62 YEU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is DE62 YEU safe to buy?

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