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OY62 YXP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,525 miles

Central Front engine slight oil leak

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear brake pad wearing low

Fail 20 Nov 2018 112,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures ()

nsr tyre3mm

nsr upper sidelamp inop

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-205/55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-205/55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 46,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-205/55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-205/55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlight switch loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OY62 YXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY62 YXP, 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 OY62 YXP registered?

OY62 YXP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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