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GY62 YPN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (border line pass) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (border line pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

slight misting of oil around offside front shock absorber

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + wearing on inner edge + perishing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm) + wearing on inner edge + perishing on outer edge + cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

sat nav holder removed before test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,907 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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GY62 YPN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GY62 YPN, 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 GY62 YPN registered?

GY62 YPN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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