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YF62 LFZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

332,353 mi
Last recorded332,353 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 332,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 312,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 299,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 281,212 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 259,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 239,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 218,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 194,023 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 184,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 184,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,815 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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YF62 LFZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YF62 LFZ, 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 YF62 LFZ registered?

YF62 LFZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YF62 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 LFZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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