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YB61 APY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,391 mi
Last recorded196,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 196,391 miles

Rear slight damage to rear position lamp lenses both sides

Fail 4 Oct 2021 196,390 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear slight damage to rear position lamp lenses both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2020 188,527 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in its carrier - clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing/worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged - taped repair - no white light sowing

Offside Rear light lens damaged/cracked - no white light showing

Fail 8 Oct 2020 188,527 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in its carrier - clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing/worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged - taped repair - no white light sowing

Offside Rear light lens damaged/cracked - no white light showing

Pass 2 Oct 2019 175,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 149,473 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,824 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,790 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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YB61 APY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB61 APY, 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 YB61 APY registered?

YB61 APY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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