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YE62 XWS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,333 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight leak from offside front outer c v boot

Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from offside front outer c v boot

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one l e d not working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer very slight leak c/v gaitor

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken out of support. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one l e d not working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer very slight leak c/v gaitor

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,544 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,582 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outside side wall not to cords

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 XWS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWS, 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 YE62 XWS registered?

YE62 XWS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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