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YF61 OZE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 OZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,800 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 81,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 78,458 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened oth fronts wearing thin and badly corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,193 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 OZE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF61 OZE, 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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YF61 OZE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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