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YC62 OGW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,315 miles

Central Rear Lower EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED / DETERIATING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 100,315 miles

Central Rear Lower EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED / DETERIATING

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,334 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 89,334 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,562 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 63,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,154 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 57,154 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,617 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake discs scorned on face

Offside Rear Brake disc scorned on face

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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YC62 OGW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC62 OGW, 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 YC62 OGW registered?

YC62 OGW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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