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YB61 XEG

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

328,076 mi
Last recorded328,076 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 XEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 328,076 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 328,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 307,865 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side mirror (1.4.A.2e)

steering wheel worn

Fail 27 Dec 2017 307,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side mirror (1.4.A.2e)

steering wheel worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 280,818 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 280,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake imbalance up and down fall (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure slides in and out (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r pads lower than o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 233,943 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 233,942 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 173,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

YB61 XEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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