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YD62 WHH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 WHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 153,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 153,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,043 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight play in n/s trackrod end

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 148,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill see marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded see marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play and slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 144,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 144,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded within a stuctual 30cm rule door piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,089 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 139,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,160 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bump stops split allowing Shocker dust covers to drop.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,147 miles

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

both rear bump stops split.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,905 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 WHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD62 WHH, 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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YD62 WHH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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