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YD62 WHR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

296,228 mi
Last recorded296,228 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 WHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 296,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 283,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 274,880 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 270,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 269,637 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 269,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 253,428 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 221,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 221,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 181,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 181,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,200 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,725 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 WHR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD62 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

YD62 WHR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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