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YC62 YWY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,672 mi
Last recorded147,672 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,672 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing thin-o/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low outer edges of tread

damp patch lower engine

smell of coolant leak nothing visual

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 124,801 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,121 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light LED unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,574 miles

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,427 miles

nearside front tyre on 3m/m

offside front tyre on 3 m/m

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,051 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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YC62 YWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YC62 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

YC62 YWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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