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YA61 EKM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,476 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 131,469 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,518 miles

Nearside Rear seat has been removed due too medical equipment

engine covers fitted

smoke test aborted due too low rpm

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,671 miles

plastic covers prevent full inspection of floor and sills

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,732 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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YA61 EKM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA61 EKM, 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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YA61 EKM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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