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RJ61 YRP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,275 mi
Last recorded170,275 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 YRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 170,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 166,457 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 166,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,163 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded. 56mm. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.9mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 147,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 147,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,920 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,098 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PUNCTURED

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 19 Jan 2018 100,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,287 miles

F/O/S tyre on 1.6mm

N/S/Rear light fault

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,287 miles

N/S/Rear light fault

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

F/O/S tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,214 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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RJ61 YRP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJ61 YRP, 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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RJ61 YRP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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