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SM61 YPE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,462 mi
Last recorded186,462 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 186,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 180,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 175,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 168,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 162,189 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear propshaft to rear axle. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 157,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft Rear Rubber mount slightly deteriorated and slightly split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes very slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes very slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 144,277 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle to Rear section joining sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes very slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes very slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,763 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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SM61 YPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SM61 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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SM61 YPE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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