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SL62 YVE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 YVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,015 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,577 miles

front exhaust bracket not connected

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,258 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,806 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,288 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 59,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,496 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 51,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,621 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 34,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

parking brake lever is stiff

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,745 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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SL62 YVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL62 YVE, 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 SL62 YVE registered?

SL62 YVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is SL62 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 YVE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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