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YC62 XPB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

267,850 mi
Last recorded267,850 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 XPB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 267,850 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 267,843 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 232,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 208,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 208,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 192,215 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 192,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 166,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,770 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,405 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 120,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2017 100,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4MM (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 81,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 81,923 miles

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

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

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 XPB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPB, 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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YC62 XPB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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