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DY62 XRC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,470 mi
Last recorded184,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 184,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 171,510 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 171,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 156,544 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 156,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 142,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 68,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,571 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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DY62 XRC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY62 XRC, 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 DY62 XRC registered?

DY62 XRC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is DY62 XRC safe to buy?

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