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YC62 YXF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,738 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 116,693 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,301 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,817 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,366 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,529 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 53,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,369 miles

Rear propshaft damper detiorating.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 13,404 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 YXF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

YC62 YXF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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