MOT Status
ValidMileage
196,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW61 VYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 SW61 VYC, 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 SW61 VYC registered?
SW61 VYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2012.
Is SW61 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW61 VYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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