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YF61 VJO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,032 mi
Last recorded150,032 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 150,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,754 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 143,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 135,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,772 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 121,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VJO, 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 YF61 VJO registered?

YF61 VJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YF61 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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