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LV61 YYW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,941 mi
Last recorded194,941 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 194,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 194,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 182,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 170,625 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,369 miles

Offside Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,372 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,372 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray is not fully secure

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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LV61 YYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV61 YYW, 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 LV61 YYW registered?

LV61 YYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is LV61 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 YYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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