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YB61 YED

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 161,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,156 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 144,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,578 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,285 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 117,480 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,585 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 YED is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 YB61 YED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 YED registered?

YB61 YED is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 YED 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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