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YF61 NVT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,970 mi
Last recorded193,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 193,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 186,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 179,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 170,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 159,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 148,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2020 143,047 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops badly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,090 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 111,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,943 miles

Nearside Rear seat has beed removed due to medical equipment

engine covers fitted

smoke test aborted due to low rpm

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,129 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 65,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,050 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 25,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,828 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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YF61 NVT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF61 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 NVT registered?

YF61 NVT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is YF61 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 NVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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