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OV61 YPE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,845 mi
Last recorded131,845 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,845 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 131,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,613 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,935 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,935 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,871 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring 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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OV61 YPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OV61 YPE, 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 OV61 YPE registered?

OV61 YPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is OV61 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 YPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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