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YF62 YBK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,455 mi
Last recorded252,455 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 YBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2020 252,455 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 236,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 215,306 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 198,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 176,307 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,733 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 YBK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBK, 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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YF62 YBK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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