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ND61 YXA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

252,204 mi
Last recorded252,204 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 YXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 252,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 251,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 234,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 216,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 199,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 180,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 144,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 133,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on 3mm tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2019 133,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on 3mm tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s of wind screen damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,286 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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ND61 YXA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ND61 YXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND61 YXA registered?

ND61 YXA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is ND61 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 YXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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