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YE62 RGO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

246,745 mi
Last recorded246,745 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 RGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 246,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake may require service / repair only just met requirement's.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 232,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 220,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 208,751 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 208,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 196,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 183,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 171,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,154 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 157,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 145,790 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,023 miles

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

Offside Front Outer trace of grease

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,242 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft cv boot trace of grease

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tapering on the outer edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tapering on the outer edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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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YE62 RGO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE62 RGO, 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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YE62 RGO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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