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YD62 VTM

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 VTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 150,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 251,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 226,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 217,413 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 217,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 200,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 200,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (0.85) limit used (0.50) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratches to n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 184,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 184,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 159,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,046 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 146,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,297 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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YD62 VTM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD62 VTM, 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 YD62 VTM registered?

YD62 VTM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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