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POC 6Y

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,297 mi
Last recorded53,297 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOC 6Y
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 53,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 50,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 43,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 39,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,019 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,611 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 27,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,250 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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POC 6Y is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 POC 6Y, 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 POC 6Y registered?

POC 6Y is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is POC 6Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POC 6Y 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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