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YF62 DZN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

311,822 mi
Last recorded311,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 DZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 311,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under try insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2024 301,703 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 284,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 284,166 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 264,158 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 264,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 231,977 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 231,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked not affecting output but has a sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear arch has surface paint damage

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 222,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 222,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 200,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 200,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 168,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 162,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,458 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 122,458 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke level not detected.

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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YF62 DZN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF62 DZN, 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 YF62 DZN registered?

YF62 DZN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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