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SY62 XYR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,271 miles

under trays

Pass 21 Mar 2024 119,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertray

wax oiled

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 77,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 56,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 56,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,502 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 40,369 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SY62 XYR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY62 XYR, 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 SY62 XYR registered?

SY62 XYR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is SY62 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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